The Suns made a move to acquire Nick Richards from the Hornets, but some people are more skeptical of the move than expected.

The Phoenix Suns have "discussed" sending out their 2031 first-round pick in a potential trade for Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN's

Up to the year 2031, the Phoenix Suns have just two draft picks that can be traded since they mortgaged their future by shipping the rest away for players like Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and others.

The Phoenix Suns have been the most aggressive team in the NBA since they changed owners. Mat Ishbia's hands-on approach has gotten them Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and a new coach.

In games where he has played, Butler has gotten the sense that Miami's offense is gearing more toward the Tyler Herro-Bam Adebayo duo, forcing him to be the third option. Although Herro is having a career year, Butler feels that if he's going to be the third option, he'd rather be a third option for Phoenix.

Since the Phoenix Suns are trending downward, Phoenix could explore trading a superstar player like Kevin Durant to the Atlanta Hawks.

The good news for the Suns and their fans is that the Rockets currently possess a handful of picks belonging to Phoenix. If the Suns wanted to pursue a rebuild, there are few better trade partners to link up with than the Rockets.

The Phoenix Suns have "discussed" sending out their 2031 first-round pick in a potential trade for Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. The