HoopsHype ranks the five players who have appeared most often in trade rumors over the previous week, including Jimmy Butler.

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer is reportedly moving Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić to the bench starting with their matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.

"The Suns have three tradeable second-round picks (in addition to a 2031 first-rounder) to try to convince a team like Charlotte to take on Nurkić's contract for a package headlined by in-demand Hornets big man Nick Richards ... but how many of those three picks would it cost them?"

Amid Miami Heat Jimmy Butler trade rumors and drastic changes, Phoneix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic is prepared to face anything head-on. Despite the Suns’ Nurkic being involved in a potential Butler trade and losing his spot in head coach Mike Budenholzer’s starting lineup, the veteran center remains positive.

The Suns have acquired Nick Richards ahead of the NBA trade deadline, leading to rumors about Jusuf Nurkic's future.

The Phoenix Suns may have to keep Jusuf Nurkić around this season due to his large contract according to a recent report.

A former star for the Phoenix Suns and NBA Hall of Famer recently criticized Devin Booker and provided reasoning as to why the Suns covet Jimmy Butler.

Don't expect the Golden State Warriors to enter themselves in the potential Jimmy Butler sweepstakes ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. As ESPN's

According to veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Phoenix is benching starters Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić after losing seven of their past eight games, a stretch that has lowered their record to 15-18. Rookie wing Ryan Dunn and veteran big man Mason Plumlee will replace the pair in the starting lineup.

Due to this, they have been trying to trade away Jusuf Nurkić, but a recent report ... especially if they are still trying to land Jimmy Butler from the Heat. Due to this, it is likely that ...

The Miami Heat are nearing the end of their six-game West Coast road trip, with two but two matchups left in Los Angeles. Of course, looming over their journey is the inevitable decision regarding the reinstatement of Jimmy Butler from suspension.

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