Suns making moves for Butler? | Jokić still in MVP mix
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What trade did the Suns make for Jimmy Butler?
And this is, Zena, this is the first step in what it appears to be is the push to get Jimmy Butler. They have moved their 2031 first-round pick unprotected. to the Utah Jazz for three future firsts. So they're going to get the 25, 27, 29 pick. That's the worst between the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Utah Jazz. So they're going to get the worst one of those for three years. But really, Zena, this is about being able to put together a more appealing trade package for Jimmy Butler.
But the thing is, even if you have these picks, it's a matter of who wants these picks. I mean, they're not necessarily something that's incredibly desirable on the market. And then Jimmy Butler, another team's going to have to be involved in order for Jimmy Butler to find their way to Phoenix. And that's what you got to find is that third team that's willing to move some assets. What are they going to get back in order for Jimmy Butler to find his way to Phoenix? I... I think that Phoenix is doing too much. In my opinion, look in the West. You've already got a blueprint settled out for you. Look at what OKC did. Get rid of your stars. Rebuild. Go through the draft. Look at where OKC is now with the talent they have amassed and the arsenal they have amassed by getting rid of their stars. I really think that Matt Ishbia, bite the bullet on Bradley Beal. OK, that trade was not ideal, especially it's not panned out the way you want it to happen. But it doesn't mean it's over. You can start again.
They now have six first round picks, three of which they're going to try and move for Butler. I don't think so. Move KD, see what you can get for him. Move Booker, see what you can get for him. Stick with Nurkic, stick with Beal, and then see what you can do with these picks that you have in your back pocket.
The Phoenix Suns go for the tank. I mean, you know, here's the thing, though. They have a new owner. And the new owner, he wanted to make a splash. They go out. They get Kevin Durant. They make the Beal trade. They've doubled down on this. I do believe they're going to now triple down on this. As we heard, Jimmy Butler tripled down on his double down trade request. I think that this Jimmy Butler thing is going to happen. And you mentioned it's going to take two teams, maybe three. Yeah, maybe four teams, because I actually think what you're going to wind up with. And we, you know, we were listening to some of the news to come out of Phoenix and John Gambadaro, who covers the Suns.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What trade did the Suns make for Jimmy Butler?
1:55–10:52
2
How is Nikola Jokic performing this season?
10:52–11:19
3
What are the implications of the Suns' trade for the Thunder?
11:19–18:11
4
Why is Rivalry Week considered underwhelming?
18:11–21:11
5
What makes a legitimate NBA rivalry?
21:11–21:59
6
How do geographical rivalries differ from team-based rivalries?
21:59–28:03