One NBA writer is proposing that the Phoenix Suns trade Bradley Beal to the Philadelphia 76ers for James Harden and PJ Tucker in a wild blockbuster deal. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Suns and Sixers:
The Trade: Suns trade Bradley Beal, a 2024 second-round pick (via DEN), a 2028 second-round pick (via MEM) and a 2029 second-round pick (via MEM) to the Sixers for James Harden and PJ Tucker
“If the Suns wound up shopping Beal, they’d almost certainly be looking for a star,” Buckley wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “They’ve already splurged on two (Beal and Kevin Durant), and they clearly think stacking them is the key to delivering the franchise’s first NBA title. Phoenix has been identified as a possible Harden suitor before, and you could make the case his playmaking ability would have more impact than Beal’s scoring, since both would functionally fill third-option roles behind Durant and Kevin Booker.
“The Suns could also get Tucker in the deal, both to make the money work and to address some of their depth issues on the wing.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Bradley Beal, James Harden, PJ Tucker, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers Updates
The Suns acquired Beal from the Washington Wizards on June 23. Beal averaged 23.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists last season in 50 games while shooting 50.6% from the field, 36.5% from beyond the arc and 84.2% from the free-throw line.
In 58 games for the Sixers last season, Harden averaged 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 10.7 assists while shooting 44.1% overall, 38.5% from 3-point land and 86.7% from the foul line. He led the NBA in assists per game for the second time in his career. Harden has requested a trade from the Sixers and has no plans of taking part in training camp if he’s still on the team.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Bradley Beal, James Harden, PJ Tucker, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers Updates
Finally, Tucker appeared in 75 games for the Sixers last season. He averaged 3.5 points and 3.9 rebounds while shooting 42.7% from the floor, 39.3% from 3 and 82.6% from the free-throw line.
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