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.

INDIANAPOLIS — 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.

INDIANAPOLIS — 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.

Jimmy Butler continues to loom large over the NBA trade deadline. Here is the latest intel and rumors surrounding possible deals.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up.

The Phoenix Suns have crucial decisions to make before ... sitting at a frustrating 19-19 despite Stephen Curry’s brilliance (22.6 points per game, and 6.1 assists per game),” Fadeaway World ...

Happy teams are all alike, you might say, but Pacific Division teams are all unhappy in their own way.

PHOENIX -- The months ... to land a top prospect (2027). The Suns could also receive players such as Dillon Brooks, Cam Whitmore, and perhaps even Jabari Smith Jr. Is that enough to justify ...

The Phoenix Suns, in their pursuit of Jimmy Butler, need to trade Bradley Beal. Along with LeBron James, Beal is one of the few players in the league to have a no-trade clause, meaning the Suns ...

Stephen Curry has led the way for the Warriors ... One player they could target is Bradley Beal of the Phoenix Suns. Beal was recently replaced in the Suns’ starting lineup due to him not ...

The New York Knicks are going through it and Stephen A Smith knows all about it. The franchise has dealt with some potentially concerning news. For instance, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had a shoulder injury scare against the Milwaukee Bucks. Although it was a sigh of relief, it didn't eliminate New York's problems.

Jump to a deal: Suns upgrade at center; Hornets pile up assets Lakers get Finney-Smith; Russell to Nets Schroder provides Curry, Warriors depth Pacers get help at center after Miami deal Phoenix ...