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Phoenix Suns Could Give Up Their Last First-Round Draft Pick In Trade Package For Jimmy Butler

Phoenix Suns are willing to pay a hefty price for Jimmy Butler.

Nico Martinez
Jan 17, 2025
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It’s no secret that the Phoenix Suns have a strong interest in NBA veteran Jimmy Butler, but how far are they willing to go to acquire the 6x All-Star? According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Suns may be willing to offer up one of their last remaining draft picks.

“Phoenix has also discussed using the one first-round pick it is still allowed to trade (2031) in various talks around trying to acquire Butler, multiple league sources told ESPN.”

The Phoenix Suns have spared no expense to build a championship team around their young star, Devin Booker. Since their rise in the 2019-20 season, the Suns have been a strong force in the West due to the impact of stars like Booker, Chris Paul, and (most recently) Kevin Durant.

So far, the Suns have yet to make a run past the NBA Finals but new team owner Mat Ishbia (who purchased a majority stake in 2022) has taken the franchise’s championship pursuit to another level. Not only did he trade for Kevin Durant while he was still fresh on the job, but he also made a deal to secure Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards to create the ultimate big three.

The Suns have been somewhat limited in how they can fill out the supporting cast and, so far, depth has been their biggest weakness. To unite their current big three, the Suns sacrificed everything, including their depth and their long-term future.

The 2031 first-round pick is the last of its kind that the Suns have to trade, meaning they’d be giving up the draft capital necessary to rebuild in the post-Kevin Durant era.

With no first-round picks for the foreseeable future, the Suns would be handicapped to make any progress in the West when their current star-studded core inevitably splits up. But that is the price that the Suns are willing to pay to acquire Jimmy Butler, who fits everything that the Suns have been looking for as a partner with Booker and Durant.

With averages of 17.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game this season, Butler isn’t in his prime form but he’s still making an impact on the court and his two-way game could help cover a lot of the Suns’ biggest issues right now.

As the ongoing situation in Miami unfolds, the Suns will be closely monitoring the scene for their best chance to make a move. As it stands, Bradley Beal’s no-trade clause makes it hard for them to get involved in any significant trade but if he’s willing to waive the no-trade clause, it will open up a world of possibilities for the Suns.

Of course, there can be no doubt that Mat Ishbia is all-in on the championship pursuit in Phoenix but trading away your team’s future for the sake of immediate success is a bargain that doesn’t always pay off. For the Suns’ sake, it’s imperative that they use that 2031 pick in a meaningful way or things could get downright ugly in a few years.

For now, the Suns are only focused on their next game: tomorrow, January 18th, against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. On Monday, January 20th, they face the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse at 3:30 PM EST. Finally, the Suns face the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Wednesday, January 22nd, at 7:30 PM EST.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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