As the Feb. 6 trade deadline approaches, teams are making significant moves, particularly with Jimmy Butler's situation in Miami drawing attention. Reports indicate that Butler will not re-sign with Golden State, leading to speculation about his trade to Phoenix, potentially involving Bradley Beal. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant's future remains uncertain; the Suns are listening to offers but are unwilling to move Durant without substantial returns. A potential Butler-Durant trade seems complex, requiring additional teams to facilitate a deal amidst Miami's limited assets.
The most likely way a trade involved Butler heading to Phoenix includes Bradley Beal, who owns a no-trade clause, thus having the most control regarding his and Butler's future.
"Phoenix, entering Monday's business, continued to signal that it does not plan to move Durant before the deadline, sources said, but the Suns are believed to be listening at the very least to various teams' pitches for the 35-year-old scoring legend."
Durant, meanwhile, is said to be aware of all this. The Suns, mind you, are expected to maintain a very high asking price before they ever agreed to part ways with him.
While Durant doesn't own a no-trade clause, the Heat to complete a deal with those demands is still incredibly complicated unless he demands Miami, which hasn't been done at the time of this publishing.
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