Charles Barkley called Bradley Beal rightfully petty, criticized Devin Booker's leadership and spoke more on the Suns' trade interest in Jimmy Butler.

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

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.

According to NBA Insider Jake Fischer, team officials around the league believe that "the [Phoneix] Suns are the destination Butler desires on the other side of his standoff with the Heat. You hear the same sentiment even from executives with teams that have been mentioned as potential Butler suitors."

This team built around Devin Booker and Kevin Durant has not worked. Will Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia spend on Jimmy Butler to find that out?

According to Forbes’ Evan Sidery, none of Butler’s preferred destinations are showing interest in trading for him ahead of the deadline except for the Suns. He also mentioned that the Suns are eager to land him and then reward him with a two-year, $112.6 million extension.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler reportedly wants to team up with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker on the Phoenix Suns. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported

Butler has officially asked out of Miami, and there is a rising favorite. Where could he land before the NBA trade deadline? See what the odds say.

First, they acquired 2x NBA champ Kevin Durant from a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets. The Suns followed it with another huge move and acquired Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards. One would wonder if the Suns are a top team in the Western Conference,

The Phoenix Suns have reportedly positioned themselves to make a significant move for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, with Kendrick Perkins claiming the team is ready to offer Butler a two-year, $121 million contract extension.

As Jimmy Butler's trade saga continues, there will likely be more questions from inside the Miami Heat organization.