Stephen A. Smith explains how the disconnect between Jimmy Butler and the Heat could impact Miami's ability to attract star players moving forward.

A day after Charles Barkley said the Phoenix Suns “stink,” ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called them “soft” based on what the “NBA people” are saying as he put it. A team with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal that went into the season with championship aspirations shouldn’t have a losing record and be 12 th in the West even with a number of injuries.

Stephen A. Smith is never afraid of stating his opinion, no matter who it upsets. Right now he is very opinionated about his view of the Phoenix Suns. Speaking on “First Take,” via Legion Hoops, Smith said the Suns are “soft” and that is the main reason why they are fighting to trade for Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat.

Kendrick Perkins believes that the Suns are pursuing Jimmy Butler, so they can please and extend Kevin Durant.

Most trades will wait until summer if only because the 2025 NBA Draft order is set by then and free agency becomes clearer. Still, this is when buyers and sellers identify themselves based on their place in the standings.

Miami is being patient while Butler is suspended, knowing that other teams will start to get desperate near the trade deadline.

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For reference, Ring was, as Smith said on TikTok, the "head of the Yellowstone addicts" and a big fan of the show. Then, he went on to talk about the man who created Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan. As he said, fans should not assume this story is over just yet...and I'm hoping that means Lloyd will come back too.

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Jimmy Butler may soon discover that the Miami Heat aren't the only team balking at his reported asking price on his next contract.

Just 24 hours after a brutal double-overtime loss to the Kings, the Heat bounced back with an impressive road win over the Warriors.