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.

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.

All things Suns: Latest Phoenix Suns news ... he would have to waive that no-trade clause. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, however, sees that as advantageous for Beal. On ESPN's "First Take ...

Come on now. If you are the Phoenix Suns, you've got to do everything you can to get your hands on Jimmy Butler." Jimmy Butler suspended as Miami open to trade; Stephen A. Smith sees a fit with ...

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.

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, however, sees that as advantageous ... would benefit Beal to be traded to the Heat. "If I'm the Phoenix Suns — now we know how talented they are — I'm just ...