The Phoenix Suns have a long way to go before they can become contenders in the Western Conference, but part of their ascent will depend on the West getting weaker. Jimmy Butler being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers is a first step toward that happening.
Over the past two offseasons, many stars have moved from the East to the West, which already had more stars to begin with. The result last season was 46 wins not being enough to make the playoffs. And that was before LeBron James was added to a 35 win team.