The Washington Wizards are seriously considering trading Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns. Recent news on June 18 suggests that the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns are the two most likely teams to acquire the Wizards guard.
Reports from various sources indicate that the Wizards have engaged in "serious talks" with both the Heat and Suns regarding this potential deal.
To make the trade happen, the Wizards would send Beal to the Suns in exchange for players such as Paul and Shamet, along with some second-round picks and draft swap rights.
Beal has waived his no-trade clause in order to join forces with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, forming a new Big Three.
Mark Bartelshtein, Beal's agent, has confirmed that the deal is currently being worked on and may take a few days to finalize.
It's worth noting that Beal's contract includes a no-trade clause, making him the only player in the NBA with such a provision.
The Phoenix Suns had an impressive run in the 2021 NBA Finals and followed it up with a stellar regular season, finishing with the best record in the league at 64-18.
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Although they stumbled in the playoffs and ended their season with a 45-37 record, the Suns remain a top contender for the upcoming season, thanks to the talents of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
There have been reports suggesting that the Suns might consider parting ways with veteran Chris Paul and potentially including DeAndre Ayton in a trade for Beal. If this trade were to materialize, it would create a highly talented trio for the Suns.
Prominent sportswriter ChrisB Haynes mentioned in his social blog that the Suns could offer a trade package of Ayton and Shamet for Beal.
It is believed that Chris Paul and Shamet would be traded away if Beal exercises his no-trade clause to join the Suns.
During the previous season, Beal showcased his skills by averaging 23.2 points, 5.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.6 three-point attempts per game, while shooting an impressive 50.6 percent from the field.
With Durant, Booker, Beal, and Ayton as the core of their lineup, the Suns possess an incredibly potent offensive force. The team's offense should thrive with this lineup in place.
As we eagerly await further developments, it remains to be seen what other trades the Suns will make.
