The Phoenix Suns will likely have to involve a third team in a deal for Jimmy Butler that involves Bradley Beal, but the latter reportedly has no interest

Beal, 31, is on one of the worst contracts in NBA history. The Suns star is in the third year of a five-year, $251 million back-loaded contract, and has a no-trade clause. It would be very interesting to see the Bulls willingly take on Beal's contract, as it would likely put them in a very dangerous position going forward.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will not waive his no-trade clause to go to the Chicago Bulls, a source familiar with the three-time All-Star’s thinking told The Athletic.Source: New York Times

The Chicago Bulls could be in the mix for the Suns to move Beal and strike a trade, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. “The Bulls and the Suns have talked and the concept of Bradley Beal ending up in Chicago has been discussed," Windhorst said on a recent show of his.

During the Hoop Collective discussion, Windhorst’s ESPN colleague Tim Bontemps also questioned why the Bulls would be motivated to swap out LaVine for Beal, given the limited draft assets the Suns could offer as sweeteners and the All-Star caliber season LaVine is having so far this year (24.0 PPG on .512/.444/.792 shooting).

The Bulls right now are absolutely involved in conversations with the Suns involving the possible Jimmy Butler trade situation. It’s not that Jimmy Butler would end in Chicago,

NBA trade deadline is just over a week away - it's set for February 6 - and the Phoenix Suns have work to do to retool in the midst of a battle for a playoff spot. The top priority for Phoenix is acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat - but the looming necessity to move Bradley Beal elsewhere,