The Los Angeles Clippers kick off a four-game road swing in Phoenix Monday night with a Western Conference battle with the host Suns.

The Phoenix Suns (23-21) host the Los Angeles Clippers (26-19) on Monday, airing on Arizona's Family (Ch. 3 TV) and NBA TV at 7:30 p.m. This is the Suns' second game of their three-game homestand and the third of a four-game Pacific Division season series.

The Phoenix Suns will likely have to involve a third team in a deal for Jimmy Butler that involves Bradley Beal, but the latter reportedly has no interest

Katz reports that, despite his apathy towards a Bulls trade, Beal would be open to being dealt away from the Suns, provided he is sent to a “winning team.” He finds cold-weather destinations less appetizing. The Bulls, being in such a climate and also sporting a sub-.500 19-27 record, are not among trade destinations Beal would approve.

NBA trade deadline is just over a week away - it's set for February 6 - and the Phoenix Suns have work to do to retool in the midst of a battle for a playoff spot. The top priority for Phoenix is acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat - but the looming necessity to move Bradley Beal elsewhere,