But this is the other option. The one that exists between a hostile standoff and a long-term financial burden: a buyout at a reduced number, with the Suns absorbing the cap hit over the next two seasons instead of stretching it across five.

Bradley Beal is "open to cooperating" on a potential buyout from his contract with the Phoenix Suns, Forbes' Evan Sidery reported on Friday.

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly engaged with the Miami Heat on trade talks surrounding star guard Bradley Beal, according to The Stein Line. “The Su