The Miami Heat are expected to be prominent suitors for Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal if he reaches the trade market, according to NBA insiders Shams Charania and Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
The Wizards’ new front-office leaders and Beal have a mutual understanding that they intend to work together to find a trade that would send the three-time All-Star to a contender if the team elects to reset the organization this offseason.
Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract, so he gets to pick the team he’ll play for next.
“The Washington Wizards’ new front-office leaders and Bradley Beal have a mutual understanding that they intend to work together to find a trade that would send the three-time All-Star guard to a contender if the team elects to reset the organization, league sources tell The Athletic,” Charania and Robbins wrote. “It is unclear whether the Wizards will ultimately decide upon a rebuild or if they find an acceptable trade, but sources said both sides are working amicably to find the path forward, with the 2023 NBA Draft looming on June 22.
“The sources, who were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter, said the Miami Heat are expected to be prominent suitors for Beal if he reaches the market.”
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The Heat have been linked to Beal for several years, as Pat Riley is a huge fan of the Florida product. Miami’s front office has envisioned pairing Beal with All-Stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo for a long time, sources told NBA Analysis Network.
Beal averaged 23.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 2022-23 while shooting 50.6% from the field, 36.5% from beyond the arc, and 84.2% from the free-throw line. The 29-year-old has never made it past the second round of the playoffs.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards & Miami Heat Updates
The Wizards drafted Beal with the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.
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