Phoenix Suns will monitor Zach LaVine as the trade deadline quickly approaches. He's in his eighth season with the Bulls.

PHOENIX -- With their well-known interest in Jimmy Butler, the Phoenix Suns could reportedly pursue another Eastern Conference star ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported Friday that the Suns could develop interest in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine:

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The Phoenix Suns appear all-in on acquiring disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, but if they are unable to agree terms, they could turn to another talent in Zach LaVine.

Zach LaVine has been a rumored trade target for several years now, but the Chicago Bulls have never found a new home for him. That may change this season and there could be multiple teams vying to acquire him.

The Warriors have been rumored to be back in trying to acquire Jimmy Butler, but they are also looking at Zach LaVine.

The Phoenix Suns can perfectly pivot to a new combination of incoming players if they can't figure out how to acquire Jimmy Butler.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

The drama surrounding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler could take another turn, while the Golden State Warriors were initially linked to Butler, sources indicate that the team has shifted its focus to another NBA All-Star.

A Golden State Warriors rumor details why the club will pivot away from a Jimmy Butler trade to one for a specific 2-time All-Star.