For years now, the NBA’s Western Conference has been largely viewed as the more talented conference. That may hold true in 2022-23, but don’t sleep on the Eastern Conference either.

The Boston Celtics will be back. So will Khris Middleton: look for the Bucks to make a serious bid for the NBA championship.

The Miami Heat will probably look to get stronger as well. Ditto for the Philadelphia 76ers. All told, the conference is likely to be unforgiving next season.

The Washington Wizards probably won’t have enough to survive. For that reason, some would suggest they ought to trade Bradley Beal before his contract expires. This team appears due for a reset.

LATEST NBA NEWS AND TRADE RUMORS: 2 Trade Packages To Send Washington Wizards Star Bradley Beal To Brooklyn Nets

On the other hand, the Brooklyn Nets could be major players out east. At the same time, it’s far from assured. They’ll need Kyrie Irving to be largely available, and Ben Simmons to incorporate himself into this offense flawlessly.

Landing Bradley Beal would certainly be helpful. Here are three deals that find the Wizards star on the Brooklyn Nets to start 2022-23.