The NBA trade deadline is nearing, and activity has already been unprecedented. In the lead-up to the Feb. 6 deadline, all eyes were on the Heat's situation with Jimmy Butler before the Lakers and Mavericks executed the shocking deal that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and Anthony Davis to Dallas.

As we keep wondering whether Bradley Beal will waive his no-trade clause and allow Jimmy Butler to be a Sun next to Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, something else has started developing. It’s possible people around the league are sensing a potential stall in the Suns’ attempts to improve their roster and have decided to pounce for their own glory.