The Suns listed guard Bradley Beal as out (left ankle sprain) for Phoenix's game against an injury-hit Brooklyn Nets team on Wednesday.

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.

Beal essentially holds the keys to a massive trade that would net the Suns the talents of Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler. Beal owns a no-trade clause and without his full agreement on a deal, one of the biggest trades in recent league history can't go down.

Amid a roller-coaster season that began with title hopes, the Suns needed a shakeup. But with limited options, where do they go from here?

Phoenix Suns star guard Bradley Beal will return this afternoon against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing the last two games with a left ankle sprain.

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Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is expected to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday while Jusuf Nurkic is out.

With Jimmy Butler looking to leave the Miami Heat, the rumor mill has been working overtime to figure out ways to get him traded away from South Beach before the deadline. At this point in time, the Phoenix Suns look like the most likely destination.

Suns guard Bradley Beal hasn't been spoken to about a potential trade, even with the team trading for three first-round picks.

The Suns (22-21) ended a five-game road trip with a 108-84 win Wednesday over a depleted Brooklyn Nets team. Booker scored 32 points and Durant added 24 in the win. The Suns will begin a three-game homestand Saturday night against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center looking to build off winning three of their last four games.

After Wednesday's win, Suns guard Devin Booker explained the harsh reality of playing games amid trade rumors.