2023-06-14 17:47:00
While the Draft is fast approaching and the Free Agency is not very far either, the rumors are more and more numerous and things are starting to heat up, especially in the capital. According to the latest rumors in the hallway, the Washington Wizards and Bradley Beal might soon separate!
A year ago, the All-Star caliber guard signed an XXL contract extension of $ 250 million over five years. Today, according to our favorite insiders Shams Charania (The Athletic) et Adrian Wojnarowski (ESPN), Beal and the Wizards plan to work together on a transfer if the Washington franchise decides to hit the rebuild button.
Story at @TheAthletic: Bradley Beal, Wizards expected to work together on a trade should team officials elect to reset roster – with the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat set to emerge as a prominent potential suitor:
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 14, 2023
Like what, many things can change in a year. And in Washington, precisely, things ont changed lately: the management is no longer the same, with general manager Tommy Sheppard having been sacked last April to be replaced by the duo Will Dawkins – Michael Winger. Since then, we have to wonder what direction the capital franchise will take, but obviously the owner of the Wizards – Ted Leonsis – has given the green light to the new leaders to activate the “reconstruction” mode if necessary.
That’s how we come to this breaking news on Bradley Beal.
Accustomed to soft bellies, the Wizards seem ready to move on following several disappointing seasons. Because well, to be honest, a “Big Three” Bealou – Kristaps Porzingis – Kyle Kuzma (these last two have a player option and can be free agents this summer, as a reminder), it might not be bad on the paper but it doesn’t go very far in the field. A transfer from the back would in any case clearly be synonymous with a new chapter in DC, Beal having spent all of his 11 NBA seasons in Washington. But it is still necessary to find a trading partner and that is not the most obvious.
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— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) June 14, 2023
We recall that Bradley Beal is 30, he’ll make $46 million next year and that he is under contract until 2026-27 with a player option of 57 million over the last season, when he will have 34 brooms. Immediately it calms down. Especially since the back has not participated in the All-Star Game since 2021, due to injuries but also a lower level of play (23.2 points in the last two years) compared to his best campaigns in 2019 and 2020.
Another important aspect to keep in mind: Bradley Beal has a no-trade clause. Translation: he can refuse any transfer if it does not suit him. That’s why the Wizards and Bealou are “working together” to set up a potential trade that can suit both the franchise and the player.
Portland obviously, but so many uncertainties ahead of the Draft.
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) June 14, 2023
Several teams are nevertheless already linked with Bealou on this file. We immediately think of the Miami Heat, which is looking for a third star alongside Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Other franchises should also land in rumors in the near future, especially around the Draft.
You understood, it may heat up!
For a long time, Bradley Beal said he wanted to stay in Washington for his entire career. But at 30, he also wants to win, he who has not tasted much of the joys of the Playoffs since the injuries and the departure of his friend John Wall. So perhaps the time has come to cut ties. And to be honest, it’s probably best for everyone.
Source texte : ESPN / The Athletic
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