In a sense, it’ll be hard for any NBA free agency destination to go under the radar for Bradley Beal. People have been waiting for him to leave Washington for so long that they might throw a parade the moment the news breaks.

There are plenty of good reasons to anticipate his departure. It feels like the Wizards have hit a ceiling during Beal’s tenure. It’s difficult to imagine how this team can turn itself into a genuine contender as currently constructed.

Kristaps Porzingis could have a career year. They could trade for Malcolm Brogdon or a similar floor general.

Any of these outcomes would make the Wizards better in 2022-23, but none will make them a serious player in the NBA championship game.

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Arguably, that’s not the point. Some would say that the championship-or-bust mentality is bad for basketball discourse. That may be the case, but try telling it to the league’s most competitive players.

If Beal’s competitive edge is too sharp to keep him in the nation’s capital, here are two under-the-radar trade destinations for him this summer.