Golden State Warriors Receive: G Bradley Beal

Washington Wizards Receive: F Andrew Wiggins, MIN 2021 1st Round Pick (Top-3 Protected), GSW 2025 1st Round Pick (Lottery-Protected)

The Washington Wizards made a big move this offseason when they acquired former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook from the Houston Rockets in exchange for a first-round pick and John Wall. The Wizards have gone all-in on their opportunity to utilize two All-Stars like Westbrook and Beal in their primes, but could Washington wind up trading Bradley Beal?

Not only was Bradley Beal snubbed from the All-Star game last year, but he was also snubbed from making an All-NBA team after a fantastic season. Although the Wizards were not a great team last year, Beal averaged 30.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and shot 45.5% from the floor and 35.3% from three-point range. 

He is exactly the type of player the Warriors need, especially with no Klay Thompson once again this season. Outside of Stephen Curry, Golden State is really struggling to find offensive production, which is why they need to pull the trigger and make a trade for a guy like Bradley Beal. 

While Washington may not be keen on the idea of trading away Beal, especially after acquiring Westbrook, they would be getting a pretty good return for him. Andrew Wiggins has struggled early on this year, but last season, averaged 21.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and shot 44.7% from the floor, 33.2% from three-point range in 54 total games. 

Getting a player like Wiggins who has All-Star potential, as well as two very valuable first-round picks is a pretty fair offer for a guy like BRadley Beal, it is just a matter of if Washington is willing to part with Beal. Let’s take a look at why this trade makes sense for both the Warriors and Wizards.