Recently, Stephen A. Smith took to ESPN to give a harsh criticism of Phoenix, as well as some friendly advice on why he thinks they should pursue Jimmy Butler via trade.

Even before Jimmy Butler's suspension, Stephen A. Smith believed that Bradley Beal should be open to a trade to the Miami Heat from the Phoenix Suns.

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.

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, however, sees that as advantageous ... 823 en route to 22.1 points per game. "If I'm Jimmy Butler, who is considered one of the selfless stars, doesn't mind sharing ...

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ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, however, sees that as advantageous ... you've got to do everything you can to get your hands on Jimmy Butler."@stephenasmith believes the Suns should send Bradley ...

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.

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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.