The mutual interest between the Phoenix Suns and Jimmy Butler for over the last month has been no secret, but has also brought up numerous trade rumors involving Bradley Beal. Phoenix, who just traded with the Charlotte Hornets for Nick Richards last week,

Beal returned Monday after being absent the last two games with an ankle injury, contributing off the bench while leading all Suns second unit players in assists to go along with a handful of points.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is expected to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday while Jusuf Nurkic is out.

Bradley Beal could miss the Suns third game of their five-game road trip, as he's dealing with a left ankle sprain.

Will play Monday

On Thursday night, the Phoenix Suns will host the Washingon Wizards in Arizona. For the game, they will be without one of their best players, as Bradley Beal h

The Phoenix Suns have been nothing but disappointing this season. Fans believe the majority of the blame belongs on Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic. As a result, the Suns grew impatient with the duo and moved them to the bench. While Nurkic's demotion was expected, some were shocked to see Beal leading the second unit.

Bradley Beal and Tyus Jones will face their former team, the Washington Wizards, on Thursday at Capital One Arena. “It’s always fun, second home,” said Beal, who scored 15,391 points for the Wizards, second only to Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes with 15,551.

Buoyed by the greatness of Giannis Antekounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to surge up the Eastern Conference standings, going 6-1 in their last seven games.

The Suns efforts of acquiring the Heat’s star guard Jimmy Butler have cranked up over the past few weeks as a potential trade has begun to take form. Phoenix has been rumored for months now as a preferred trade destination for the 6x All-Star but it wasn’t until recently that things appeared to have escalated and headed for that destination.

The Phoenix Suns can keep the ball rolling in trade season and acquire a talented point guard that can anchor their second unit for the rest of the season.