Butler's latest suspension stems from him missing a flight following Miami's 116-107 loss to the Blazers on Tuesday. Charania reported that Butler missed the team flight on Wednesday and was planning to reunite with his Heat teammates in Milwaukee for Thursday's matchup against the Bucks. Instead, he'll be kept at home.

Well, in short, they still very much seem to be trying to trade for Jimmy Butler. This deal was designed as a step in that direction. Why? Because the Suns had only one tradable f