Recently, Stephen A. Smith took to ESPN to give a harsh criticism of Phoenix, as well as some friendly advice on why he thinks they should pursue Jimmy Butler via trade.

Stephen A. Smith is never afraid of stating his opinion, no matter who it upsets. Right now he is very opinionated about his view of the Phoenix Suns. Speaking on “First Take,” via Legion Hoops, Smith said the Suns are “soft” and that is the main reason why they are fighting to trade for Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat.

INDIANAPOLIS — A day after Charles Barkley said the Phoenix Suns “stink,” ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called them “soft” based on what the “NBA people” are saying as he put it.

Smith also called out Durant’s leadership earlier in the season, where Durant clapped back, calling him a clown on X, but Smith makes a compelling point. Durant has not been a great leader during his time with the Suns, and it is something the roster needs.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up.

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PHOENIX -- The months ... to land a top prospect (2027). The Suns could also receive players such as Dillon Brooks, Cam Whitmore, and perhaps even Jabari Smith Jr. Is that enough to justify ...

Happy teams are all alike, you might say, but Pacific Division teams are all unhappy in their own way.

Jimmy Butler continues to loom large over the NBA trade deadline. Here is the latest intel and rumors surrounding possible deals.

The Phoenix Suns, in their pursuit of Jimmy Butler, need to trade Bradley Beal. Along with LeBron James, Beal is one of the few players in the league to have a no-trade clause, meaning the Suns ...

Stephen Curry has led the way for the Warriors ... One player they could target is Bradley Beal of the Phoenix Suns. Beal was recently replaced in the Suns’ starting lineup due to him not ...

The New York Knicks are going through it and Stephen A Smith knows all about it. The franchise has dealt with some potentially concerning news. For instance, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had a shoulder injury scare against the Milwaukee Bucks. Although it was a sigh of relief, it didn't eliminate New York's problems.