PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley believes current franchise star Devin Booker needs a bit of dog to his game. The Suns are nowhere near where many in Phoenix hoped they'd be at this point in the season. There's hope trading for Jimmy Butler could save a sinking ship, though there's still several roadblocks ahead.

The trade speculation surrounding the Phoenix Suns is higher than the release point on Kevin Durant’s jumper. Jimmy Butler for Bradley Beal. Nikola Vucevic for Bradley Beal. Kevin Durant for Alperen Sengun.

Suns guard Devin Booker was irate after an upset loss to the Hornets only 24 hours after winning in Philadelphia.

Kevin Durant and Devin Booker's teammate with the Phoenix Suns awaited a decision on waiving his no-trade clause amid speculation of a potential move to the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, or Los Angeles Lakers.

Devin Booker had game-highs 39 points and 10 assists with six rebounds and Kevin Durant put up 26 points but the Phoenix Suns lost to the Charlotte Hornets, 115-104, on Tuesday to conclude a three-game road trip.