It has happened once again. The Phoenix Suns‘ big three will not be taking the floor together. The Suns’ big three reminds us of the theoretical Nets’ big three. Brooklyn’s big three consisted of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden, but they hardly played together over two seasons. Now the same seems to be happening in Phoenix, but they’ve played more than the Nets three. However, the Suns’ trio of Devin Booker, KD, and Bradley Beal could be breaking up now.

Phoenix has ruled out Bradley Beal for Wednesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a left ankle sprain. Is he really injured or have the Suns made their mind up about trading him?

Because, according to John Gambadoro, there’s talk of a potential five-team trade for Jimmy Butler, but not all teams are on board. It’s tough to pull off when some teams aren’t interested. The Suns do have other options, though. They could hang on to their draft picks and just make those selections instead. It’s definitely a tricky situation for Phoenix, but the flexibility is there.

And the Suns fans and the 7.4 million people of Arizona are happy because all signs point towards a trade. Beal is a solid player, but his availability is the issue.

Suns’ fans feel a trade is incoming, Bradley Beal out Jimmy Butler in

One fan tweeted “Yah, he’s gone”.

We’ve seen this before in the NBA, right? A player gets sidelined, and trade rumors start to swirl. It’s like a usual pattern—when teams are gearing up for big moves, the player often takes a seat to avoid any further risk of injury. It’s no surprise fans are starting to feel like Beal’s time in Phoenix might be coming to an end.

Another fan posted, “It’s time,” along with a wristwatch and a picture of Jimmy Butler in a Suns jersey. The timing of everything really hits home when you think about it. Butler has always been a name on the radar, and with Phoenix’s recent moves, including the potential five-team trade, it really feels like the clock is ticking.

While the Suns have ruled out Beal, Butler is also dealing with something. Another fan wrote, “This is why Jimmy is ‘suspended’ for two games.”. 

His recent suspension, following the team’s decision to keep him out for missing a flight, really highlights just how fractured the relationship between Butler and the Heat has become. In a way, Butler’s suspension and Beal’s injury both signal a larger narrative around these players’ futures.

It was rumored that the Milwaukee Bucks might be one of the teams for whom Beal would waive his no trade clause. “He’s a Buck.” tweeted a netizen believing that’s where he’s going. The Bucks have a solid core with Giannis Antetokounmpo, and adding Beal to that mix could give them a true scoring threat in the backcourt.

Plus getting rid of his max contract would make any Suns’ fan joyful.

Another user’s reaction “Ohh yea he getting traded tonight,” perfectly captures how the buzz around Bradley Beal’s situation keeps growing, especially with the other teams involved.

Fans might think that the idea of Beal getting traded tonight is dramatic, but in the NBA, teams change things quickly. The Suns are exploring options, and with Beal’s value, they’re gaining momentum for a trade soon.