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.
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. A team with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal that went into the season with championship aspirations shouldn’t have a losing record and be 12 th in the West even with a number of injuries.
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.
Marc Stein recently highlighted the Suns’ strong desire to acquire Jimmy Butler, citing the interest of team owner Mat Ishbia.
Jimmy Butler, past his prime at 35 and a victim of his own selfish pride, is seeing his time with the Miami Heat end badly ... just as it did for him in Chicago, Minnesota and Philadelphia
Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith debate the Jimmy Butler situation in Miami after 'no joy' press conference
The ongoing Butler-Heat saga sparked a lively discussion among the studio show’s analysts/former NBA players Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal in the early hours of Wednesday morning after Tuesday night’s games.
Here are some key facts, and how you can watch all the Week 12 action on ESPN in Australia and New Zealand. Fans can tune in to several Week 12 games LIVE across ESPN and ESPN 2, which are available via Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and SKY NZ, while you can also access these games via the ESPN App.
Suns guard Bradley Beal wanted rookie Ryan Dunn to soak in the moment of being a starter, despite Beal being benched.
Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings, including obvious -- and not so obvious -- trade deadline moves for all 30 teams.
Nov 1, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots the ball over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half at FTX Arena. Spread: Warriors -9.5 (-110)/Heat +9.5 (-110)