All signs are pointing to Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler holding the Phoenix Suns as his No. 1 trade destination. If that's the case, there are a few obstacles to

The Phoenix Suns (16-19) begin their first of a three-game homestand against the Atlanta Hawks (19-18) on Thursday.

There was a stoppage in play as Lee was fouled by Pacers backup big Thomas Bryant with 2.9 seconds left. On the Suns broadcast, Grayson Allen and Booker are both standing up talking to each other with Mason Plumlee sitting on the bench between the two.

With the Phoenix Suns' latest embarrassing loss, it might be time to have an uncomfortable conversation soon on their long-term direction. What happens next in Phoenix?

“It’s not like we’re not aggressive or that we’re not physical, either,” Suns star Kevin Durant said. “We just can’t get into a shoving match because they want to get into a shoving match. Just keep playing our game.”

Receiving major bench contributions from both Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen, the Phoenix Suns won 123-115 over the Atlanta Hawks. Beal led the Suns (17-19) with 25 points and both Allen and Kevin Durant scored 23 apiece.

The Phoenix Suns are headed in the wrong direction as a franchise. They've assembled a star-studded roster around Devin Booker, even adding a premier scorer and Hall of Fame player in Kevin Durant. The club's owner, Mat Ishiba, took over the team and was a willing spender -- a trait any fan should want a team owner to have.

The Hawks and the Suns are about to tip off tonight's game in Phoenix and both teams just revealed their starting lineups. Hawks: G- Trae Young G - Dyson Danie

Devin Booker had game-highs 39 points and 10 assists with six rebounds and Kevin Durant put up 26 points but the Phoenix Suns lost to the Charlotte Hornets, 115-104, on Tuesday to conclude a three-game road trip.

It is always tough,” coach Nick Nurse said of the first home game after a trip that included four Western Conference games. “I try not to talk about it. I just try to bring a ton of energy.”

The Suns (15-18) could acquire him despite being over the second tax apron by sending Beal to Miami in exchange for Butler and a veteran minimum player like say Josh Richardson. The Suns have a roster spot open and could throw in their 2031 first-round pick to sweeten the deal. However, Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract.