The Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks seriously pursued Smart, who received permission to speak to teams along with his agent, Jason Glushon, and had positive conversations with personnel from all three teams, sources said. After losing Dorian Finney-Smith, a point-of-attack wing defender was a major position of need for the Lakers.

The Golden State Warriors eyed Bradley Beal after buyout speculations from the Phoenix Suns, aiming to boost their offense alongside Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. Beal's scoring and shooting prowess would have eased Curry's workload and added depth.

The Suns are nearing a massive decision with Bradley Beal that could reshape their future and hopefully help retool their roster.

NBA free agency 2025 updates, news, rumors, speculation, targets, trades for Phoenix Suns ahead of NBA free agent signing period. What will team do?

NBA free agency 2025 updates, news, rumors, targets, trades for Phoenix Suns ahead of NBA free agent signing period. What will the team do?

Suns reportedly tried to trade for Timberwolves' Naz Reid before acquiring Jusuf Nurkic and drafting Khaman Maluach

Bradley Beal is "actively exploring his options" as a potential free agent in anticipation of the Phoenix Suns buying out his contract, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

NBA free agency 2025 updates, news, rumors, speculation, targets, trades for Phoenix Suns ahead of NBA free agent signing period. What will team do?

Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott reportedly tried to keep Bradley Beal before his move to the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Phoenix Suns have moved on from Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, and they could trade three important players to start building around Devin Booker and Jalen Green.