2 Trade Package To Send Bradley Beal To Charlotte Hornets

Bradley Beal, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, NBA Trade Rumors
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Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards, NBA Trade Rumors
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Washington Wizards Receive: F Gordon Hayward, C Kai Jones, 2022 First-Round Pick (CHA), 2025 First-Round Pick (CHA), 2027 First-Round Pick (CHA)
Charlotte Hornets Receive: G Bradley Beal

You had to know there would be a pick focused package here.

After all, the Wizards would be launching a wholesale rebuild by trading Beal. They’ll need first-round picks more than anything else. This trade lands them three in addition to a promising young player in Kai Jones.

Don’t treat him as a throw-in. He may not have seen the floor much during his 2021-22 rookie campaign, but he’s a player with high upside. With the right development, he could turn into the rare big who defends the rim and spaces the floor at the same time.

Still, this trade is mainly about the picks for the Wizards. Unfortunately, the Hornets have several outgoing first-rounders. The Stepien rule makes this the best combination of first-round picks they could offer the Wizards in exchange for Beal.

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If it’s not enough for Washington, there may be another way to get a deal done. It will, of course, cost them.

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When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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