Days after it was reported that the Washington Wizards were going to look to trade All-Star guard Bradley Beal, a deal is reportedly being finalized.
The Phoenix Suns will acquire another superstar, as Beal will join Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in the desert in a blockbuster trade with the Wizards.
Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, who was involved in the trade discussions because Beal was the only player in the league with a no-trade clause in his contract, confirmed to ESPN that «the framework is in place that will take Beal to the Suns. «. .»
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March 21, 2023; Orlando, Florida, United States; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots over Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the second half at the Amway Center. (Rich Story-USA TODAY Sports)
While the framework is still being worked out, The Athletic reports that Chris Paul, who Phoenix previously told was going to be released, Landry Shamet, a handful of second-round picks and multiple pick trades is the trade package for the Wizards and Suns have agreed.
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ESPN previously reported that the Wizards were beginning to receive calls about possible trades for the three-time All-Star, as team president Michael Wagner and Bartelstein «stayed in close contact» throughout that process.
The Suns clearly see themselves in a championship window and new owner Mat Ishbia continues to be aggressive, landing a deadly third scoring option along with Durant and Booker on the floor.
March 21, 2023; Orlando, Florida, United States; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball past Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) during the second half at the Amway Center. (Rich Story-USA TODAY Sports)
DeAndre Ayton could also be at center for the Suns, though trade rumors have surrounded him despite agreeing to a max contract.
Beal played just one season under a five-year, $251 million deal that had him under the Wizards’ control through the 2027 season. He has a player option on that contract for the 2026-27 season worth $57.128 million.
With Ayton in place, ESPN notes that the Suns have a $163 million salary committed to Booker, Durant, Beal and Ayton for the 2023-2024 season, which will greatly limit their ability to acquire more outside help.
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Beal isn’t the court general that Paul is, but his shooting ability from the high point (50.6% from the field last season on an average of 23.2 points) makes him a threat when the ball is in your hands.
A mainstay on a team that has seen a lot of turnover in recent years, Beal spent 11 seasons in a Wizards uniform after being drafted by the team third overall in the 2012 NBA Draft.
He has averaged 22.1 points with 4.1 assists and a career shooting rate of 46% in 695 regular-season games for Washington.
Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Sacramento Kings at Capital One Arena on March 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. (G Fiume/Getty Images)
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Now, Beal enters as a true Finals contender next season while the Wizards fully commit to a rebuild (Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma have player options that Washington awaits answers on).
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