Chris Paul and Landry Shamet going to the Washington Wizards is believed to be what it would take for the Phoenix Suns to acquire Bradley Beal, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report.
The Suns and Miami Heat are in serious talks to acquire Beal from the Wizards.
Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract, which means he gets to pick his next team. The Wizards have given the three-time All-Star permission to seek a trade.
A Florida product, 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. He signed a five-year, $251 million contract with the Wizards last offseason.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards & Phoenix Suns Updates
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. The St. Louis native is not pushing his way to any specific team.
“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.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards & Phoenix Suns Updates
If the Suns get Beal, they will have arguably the best Big 3 in the NBA in Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
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