Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is open to landing with more than a handful of teams if he gets traded, according to NBA insider Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Beal is not pushing his way to any specific team, although he does have interest in getting traded to the Miami Heat. The three-time All-Star gets to choose his next team since he has a no-trade clause in his contract.
“The Washington Wizards and the representation for Bradley Beal have a general understanding of several of the teams that Beal would be willing to accept in a trade, and the Heat, as expected, is among those teams, according to a source with direct knowledge,” Jackson wrote. “The interest appears mutual: The Heat has expressed interest in Beal, according to the source, though it’s unclear what Miami would be willing to trade for him. While Beal would welcome a trade to the Heat if the Wizards decide to deal him, he is not trying to push his way to Miami or any specific team, the source said.
“Beal, who has not asked for a trade, is open to landing with more than a handful of teams; the franchise’s ability to compete for a championship ranks highly among the important criteria for him.”
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Thus far, Beal has been linked to the Heat, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. All five teams made the 2023 playoffs.
The Heat made it all the way to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Denver Nuggets, while the Lakers reached the Western Conference Finals.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Bradley Beal & Washington Wizards Updates
Beal averaged 23.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists this past season 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 is one of the best shooters and scorers in the NBA.
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