The Phoenix Suns are no strangers to trade discussions with rumors about Bradley Beal and Jimmy Butler circulating ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, but

This presupposes that the trade for Beal is the original roster construction problem in Phoenix that must be solved -- that under the new collective bargaining agreement, building a team around three max salary players, one of whom is performing far below a max level, is untenable.

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

Booker got six points and four assists, and Bradley Beal contributed six points off the bench. Washington's Kuzma had the game-high 12 points in the first quarter and scored seven of his team's first nine.

PHOENIX -- In a season that has been riddled with inconsistencies, frustration, and a general lack of cohesiveness within the context of the Phoenix Suns roster - one thing is for sure. The Suns have to make a bold move.

Sitting right ahead of Durant at No. 13 on the most all-time field goals made list is Minnesota Timberwolves legend Kevin Garnett (10,505). At No. 12 is former Boston Celtics star John Havlicek (10,513), and at No. 11 is Denver Nuggets legend Alex English (10,659).

The Suns are making calls about the two veterans they just moved to the bench, though they have yet to ask Beal for his thoughts about any potential trade, team sources said. Beal’s sign-off is

Bill Simmons speaks on Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic attempted trades along with why the Suns could have the worst Big Three.

Mike Budenholzer wouldn’t reveal the starting lineup when asked if Bradley Beal ... Budenholzer said Beal has “found his spots” in the offense with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, pic.x.com ...

Rumors of Bradley Beal potentially leaving the Phoenix Suns surfaced a couple of weeks ago, and now those whispers have grown louder. Speculation suggests he could be on his way to joining an NBA Cup championship team.

Didn’t matter. Minnesota is living rent-free in the Phoenix Suns heads again. The T-Wolves know they're younger, more athletic, more physical, and are letting the Suns know it in their words and actions.