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The NBA Draft is right around the corner and trade rumors have been running rampant. Especially when it comes to superstar guard Bradley Beal.
It seems every offseason trade rumors circulate around him, but this year, a deal has finally been reached.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Phoenix Suns are finalizing a trade to acquire Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards. He provides more details about the offer.
BREAKING: The Washington Wizards are finalizing a trade to send All-Star G Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN. Beal’s waiving his no-trade to form a new Big 3 with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Teams are still working thru framework, but Beal is headed to Suns. pic.twitter.com/0lQrSh370q
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 18, 2023
So, the Suns will have a new big three in Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant. Wojnarowski reports what Phoenix is sending the Wizards to get the deal done.
Suns are expected to send Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, multiple second-round picks and pick swaps to Wizards, sources tell ESPN. Phoenix has no available first-rounders to include in trade. Beal’s no-trade limited Wizards’ marketplace. Deal could take a few days to be finalized.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 18, 2023
I don’t know about you, but that’s an incredibly great deal for Phoenix. Chris Paul isn’t exactly the elite point guard he used to be, while Landry Shamet is more of a role player.
Additionally, the Wizards weren’t able to receive any first round picks in the deal.
As you would expect, NBA fans couldn’t believe the trade package the Suns gave up for Bradley Beal.
THATS ALL????
— MVP43🐐 (@StepBackPascal) June 18, 2023
Maybe Phoenix can address the depth of the roster in free agency.
PHX now: pic.twitter.com/Cnsm0TBfzq
— SHARPZ (@sharpzapp) June 18, 2023
Meanwhile, some fans keep making fun of Kevin Durant.
KD needs another superteam lmfaoooo
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) June 18, 2023
It’s really amazing how little the Suns gave up for Bradley Beal.
They were able to keep Ayton too?!
— Marathon Pace 🏁 (@marathonpace67) June 18, 2023
Plenty of fans still doubt the Suns.
I will guarantee “NO CHAMPIONSHIP” today June 18th 2023 at 3:38 central time.
— Trevor I. Lewis (@TrevorILewis1) June 18, 2023
At the end of the day, this is a huge deal for Phoenix. They have a new big three now and could really challenge the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference.
As for the Wizards, they’re clearly entering a rebuild. It’s just a shame they couldn’t get more in this Bradley Beal trade.