Bradley Beal's no-trade clause continues serving as a significant obstacle in Phoenix's pursuit of Butler, because as Gambadoro noted, the Suns are trying to deal the three-time All-Star. In the third season of his five-year, $251 million contract, Beal reportedly has no plans to waive his no-trade clause.

Butler, who has made it clear that he wants the Heat to trade him, is suspended by the Heat at least through Thursday’s trade deadline. But the Heat labeled this latest suspension as “indefinite” due “to a continued pattern of disregard of team rules, engaging in conduct detrimental to the team and intentionally withholding services.”