By all accounts, the Phoenix Suns were desperate to move Beal in a deal for Jimmy Butler, but the bulky contracts involved and second-apron restrictions made negotiations difficult. And that was before taking Beal's no-trade clause into account, which allowed him to control his fate.

As the Phoenix Suns work to regain momentum in the NBA regular season, reports suggest that Bradley Beal could be involved in a potential blockbuster trade.

While the rumor mill has previously linked Bradley Beal to teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls in potential blockbuster scenarios with Butler landing in Phoenix, all evidence