When the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> lost to the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals, it became clear they needed another superstar to help <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> get the job done next year. That’s when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> emerged as the perfect trade target for the South Florida team.



After years of falling short with the Blazers, Dame requested a trade out of Portland. His favorite landing spot was Miami, where he saw a legitimate chance to contend. But after months of stalling, the Blazers ended up sending the 33-year-old to the Milwaukee Bucks.



It was obviously painful for the Heat, who only were interested in Lillard. In fact, the franchise passed on other star players available on the market. Bradley Beal, for instance, seemed to be keen on moving to Miami. But Pat Riley couldn’t make it work, and in the end, the veteran guard joined the Phoenix Suns.



“So, my initial favorite was Miami,” Beal told Andscape. “And so, we call Miami … we hear back [New York] Knicks, Sacramento, Brooklyn a little bit, and then it was Milwaukee and it was one more big team. So, I didn’t like Knicks. I didn’t like Sac from the standpoint they were still a little too young … And that was kind of one of the most difficult things about every trade and every team. And I respect and love every team, but a lot of them just couldn’t do it because the money was just so high”.



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<h2>Heat fail to get another star for Butler, Adebayo</h2>



The Heat went much further than predicted in 2023. After struggling for consistency in the regular season, Miami had to work its way to the playoffs via the Play-In Tournament. 



A loss to the Hawks forced Erik Spoelstra’s team to play for the eighth seed against the Bulls. When it looked like Chicago would get the win in South Beach, Jimmy Butler stepped up to send his team to the next round.


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From then on, they defied the odds. The Heat took down the No. 1 seed Bucks in the first round, before knocking out the Knicks and Celtics on their way to the Finals. But Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets proved to be too much for the Heat, who won just one game in the series against Denver.



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The fact that they came so close made it look like they would boost their roster by adding another star, but their patience for Lillard proved too costly. The months have passed, and Miami will ultimately enter the new season without another big name. 



Had the Heat kept their options open, Beal would have been an interesting addition. But the financial aspect may have also been a major hurdle in this potential move.



<h2>Beal admits it hurt not to be traded to Miami</h2>



Beal admitted his preferred destination would’ve been Miami, but it was Phoenix who looked willing to make it work. The 30-year-old signed a five-year, $251 million supermax contract with the Wizards in 2022. Therefore, not many teams could absorb that money.


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“With our new CBA [collective bargaining agreement] and the luxury tax, a lot of owners just was like, ‘We don’t want to get hit over the head with that.’ And that’s a respectable decision. If I was the ownership and I’m pouring in billions of dollars, I want to make sure we’re getting a championship out of it too. So, out of nowhere I get a call and it’s Mat Ishbia in Phoenix … That didn’t even cross my mind of going to Phoenix …” said Beal.


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Even then, the veteran guard still wondered where the Heat stood. But at some point, they just admitted they couldn’t do it. Beal said it hurt him, since his desire was to play in Miami. However, the situation was also an “eye-opener” for him, which is why he could see the Suns were a great option as well. One that he didn’t imagine until then, but still.

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Not only Damian Lillard: Another NBA star wanted to be traded to the Heat - Bolavip US

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> went further than predicted last season when they made the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals as they 8th seed in the East. But in the end, it became crystal clear the team needed another star next to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> and Bam Adebayo to get to the promised land.



That’s why they were expected to make a blockbuster move this summer. Damian Lillard has been their priority target all these months, but the veteran guard <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/tyler-herro-takes-a-huge-shot-at-blazers-after-damian-lillard-trade-rumors-20231003-BUS-71742.html">ultimately got traded</a> to the Milwaukee Bucks.



In the wake of their failed pursuit of the former Portland Trail Blazers star, many started to wonder why Miami didn’t get another star before. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal">Bradley Beal</a>, for instance, had been heavily linked with a move to South Beach. However, it looks like the Heat didn’t want to inherit his no-trade clause.



<h2>Heat overlooked Beal because of his no-trade clause</h2>



“Even though the Heat holds Bradley Beal in high regard, we hear one major reason the Heat didn’t pursue a Beal trade earlier this offseason was because it philosophically doesn’t like the idea of inheriting a no-trade clause,” Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald wrote. “Beal’s no-trade clause came with him to Phoenix.”



After 11 seasons with the Wizards, the 30-year-old was sent to Phoenix from Washington as part of a three-team trade that also involved the Indiana Pacers. Even though Beal made a name for himself in the capital city, his production wasn’t enough for Miami to commit to his astonishing contract that includes a no-trade clause.


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<h2>What’s Bradley Beal’s contract?</h2>



Bradley Beal is entering the second of a five-year, $251 million deal signed with the Wizards in 2022. Now, the Suns have to afford that contract.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> have reached a stalemate. He doesn’t want to be a part of the team anymore, but no other <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> side seems willing to meet Daryl Morey’s asking price for his services.



With that in mind, Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley believes there’s a team that could make sense as a potential destination for Harden, assuming Morey changes his stance and grants him the right to be traded.



Should that be the case, then we should keep an eye on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns </a>and a potential reunion with Kevin Durant. Of course, that would cost them Bradley Beal and some other parts.



<h2>Suns Could Land James Harden In Bradley Beal Trade</h2>



(via Bleacher Report)



“The Trade: 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 Philadelphia 76ers for James Harden and P.J. Tucker



If the Suns wound up shopping Beal, they’d almost certainly be looking for a star. 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.”


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Of course, this would only happen if Frank Vogel and the Suns fail to make the most of Beal’s skills and they realized they’d be better off with a more ‘traditional’ playmaker instead.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> look like the team to beat entering the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season, at least on paper. And while paper doesn’t win championships, pairing Devin Booker and<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Kevin Durant</a> with Bradley Beal is definitely promising.



Then again, even though the team did an outstanding job of filling their roster with long players, switchable defenders, and solid shooters, there are still some doubts regarding the adjustments they’ll have to make to coexist on the court.



With that in mind, Beal talked about this next step after leaving the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington Wizards,</a> as well as some of the minor — or major — tweaks they’ll have to make for the sake of the team.



<h2>Bradley Beal Talks About The Suns</h2>



“In terms of our balance, we’ve talked subtly about how this thing can work,” Beal said. “We know it won’t be easy. It’ll be a challenge, but the biggest thing is understanding [that our] one goal at the end of the day is winning.”



“You know, we’re all gonna have our own individual goals, but I think the beauty about our group is that we’re so unselfish,” continued Beal. “And sometimes we might have to, like, yell at each other to shoot the ball or yell at each other to be aggressive because we have that mentality of deferring to the next man.”


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At the end of the day, they cannot let ego stand in their way of the ultimate goal. They teamed up for a reason, and not winning a title with this core of players could go down as one of the biggest failures of all time.

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Bradley Beal gets real on Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the new-look Suns

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Phoenix Suns</a> were one of the biggest winners of the start of free agency. They now have one of the deepest rosters in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> behind their star trio, headlined by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant.</a>



But as good as those moves were, there’s still a glaring need for a pass-first kind of player or a more traditional point guard. Notably, they don’t have a lot of available money to solve that issue.



With that in mind, coach Frank Vogel claimed that he’s going to feature Devin Booker and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bradley Beal</a> in the backcourt, and while Cam Payne could also get some run.



<h2>Suns Could Use ‘Multiple Ball-Handlers’</h2>



“I’m very comfortable with Beal and Booker as the starting backcourt, but we’re going to explore that fifth spot potentially being a Cam Payne or a point guard, and we’re going to explore it being maybe a ‘3,’ ‘4’ type defender position,” Vogel said. “Those things will play out in camp. I love the idea of getting those guys down the floor with a point guard and advancing it up to him and letting them attack. But I know that they can handle it on their own as well.”



“The pace that we want to play with, I think most possessions are going to have different ball-handlers each time down. It’s going to be a multiple ball-handler attack, but I’m comfortable with those guys. But I do love what Cam Payne brings to the table,” the coach added.



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Of course, they could also continue exploring moves for a pass-first kind of guard, but Booker has proven to be more than capable of handling playmaking duties throughout the course of his career.

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Frank Vogel makes bold decision concerning Devin Booker and Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal is one of the biggest signings in the NBA. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a> have a star caliber roster which also includes <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/devin-booker">Devin Booker</a> and Kevin Durant. They’re favorites in a very crowded Western Conference. 



In exchange for Beal, the Washington Wizards received&nbsp;Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and multiple second-round draft picks. Just a few days later, Paul ended with the Golden State Warriors after a trade for Jordan Poole. 


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Now, it’s time for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal">Bradley Beal </a>to shine in Phoenix. However, in an incredible message, he knows pretty well who’s the leader of the Suns. It’s uncharted territory for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> star.



<h2>Bradley Beal’s first message for Devin Booker</h2>



During his official presentation as a new player of the Phoenix Suns, Bradley Beal had nothing but praise for Kevin Durant, but, especially toward Devin Booker as the face of the franchise.







“I understand that this is Book nation. I understand that this is his stomping grounds. This is his arena. I’m excited for that. I’m excited to be able to play with two Hall of Famers. I’ve never done that.”


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Beal won’t try to assume a leading role or collect massive individual stats as the main goal is a championship. “You go in and be who you are. They already told me from Day 1. We don’t want you to come in and be anybody but yourself. We all gotta compete. We all gotta do this thing together and make it happen.”

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NBA News: Bradley Beal picks the leader between Devin Booker and Kevin Durant

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bradley Beal </a>was a constant trade target and name mentioned in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> rumors. For years, people urged him to leave the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington Wizards</a>, so he could finally pursue a championship.



The Wizards kept throwing absurd sums of money his way, and Beal obviously claimed that he wanted to stay loyal to the organization. But that came at the expense of being stuck in a bad team.



So, now that he’s finally taken his talents somewhere else, and looking at his supporting cast with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a>, he’s excited about finally having the chance to play in meaningful games.



<h2>Beal Is Excited For Finally Playing Meaningful Games</h2>



“I think one of the things we take for granted as players is who’s around you, the players around you, and what they bring to the table every single day,” Beal said in his introductory press conference. “It’s not easy to win in this league, and I think that’s where a lot of people get misconstrued.”



“It doesn’t matter how much talent you have, you still have to work and put in the work and get the job done,” Beal contnued.&nbsp;“I’m super ecstatic that every single day I have a chance to play in a meaningful game. That’s one of the biggest factors that impacted me coming here.”


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Beal could’ve been playing meaningful games for years now, but he always chose money over competitiveness when he was in Washington. Now, he’ll get to have the best of both worlds.

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New Suns star Bradley Beal takes a shot at the Wizards

A new super team has formed in the NBA due to another big trade. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal">Bradley Beal</a> was rumored to leave the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards">Washington Wizards</a> this offseason, but the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a> didn’t hesitate to add a third elite player on the roster.



This is the third time <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a> is part of a very talented team in the last five years. He got to play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> next to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a>, and he also formed a great starting lineup in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brooklyn-nets">Brooklyn Nets</a>.


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His trade to the Suns paired him with Devin Booker and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a>. The veteran is no longer with the team because he was part of the trade, but Durant will play with another All-Star like Beal. That’s why his old comment went viral.



<h2>Kevin Durant’s opinion on Bradley Beal</h2>



There are times when a player posts something on Twitter that later comes to bite him. Fortunately, that wasn’t the case for the Suns. It was actually the complete opposite considering Durant offered high praise to Beal in December.



“He’s a Hall of Fame, All-Star scorer. Player, sorry. Calling him just a scorer is diminishing who he is”, Durant said when he was still on the Nets. Now he has the chance to contend for a title again with another elite player on the roster.



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Mat Ishbia is serious about making the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a> a successful team in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>. Not only did they trade for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a> shortly after he took over, now the team has added Bradley Beal to its roster.



With the former Washington Wizards star on board, the Suns have a mighty Big Three which includes Devin Booker. However, it looks like Beal wasn’t their original target.



According to Ian Begley of SNY, before the three-time All-Star suddenly became available, Phoenix got in touch with the Dallas Mavericks to enquire about a potential deal for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving">Kyrie Irving</a>.



<h2>Suns were interested in reuniting Kyrie Irving with KD</h2>



“The Suns don’t have much trade capital left after acquiring Bradley Beal from the Wizards. So it’s fair to assume that they can’t make a trade for a top player like Kyrie Irving. But it’s worth noting that Phoenix had interest in Irving earlier in the offseason,” Begley wrote.



“The Suns were among the teams to reach out to Dallas about a potential sign-and-trade for Irving earlier in the offseason, per sources familiar with the matter. Dallas, presumably, wasn’t interested in what the Suns offered at the time. If the Mavs were blown away by the offer, logic says that Beal wouldn’t be a Sun today.”


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It would make sense, since Irving was one of the biggest names who could potentially be on the market. However, the Suns clearly don’t want to waste their time, and they preferred to move on and get Beal, who is also an upgrade to their roster.

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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Miami Heat</a> failed to win the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship, mainly because they ran out of gas and weren’t as talented as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Nuggets</a>. Jimmy Butler could only carry them so much.



They were reportedly interested in Bradley Beal. However, they later ruled themselves out of his sweepstakes and gave the Phoenix Suns a clear path to trade for him.



Notably, according to Heat beat writer Ira Winderman, that was all because Pat Riley had set his sight on a bigger prize for the offseason, which happens to be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard.</a>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Heat Want To Trade For Damian Lillard</h2>



“Now the question is whether Pat Riley and the Heat front office hedged their pursuit of Beal because of a greater focus on potentially landing Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard,” Winderman reported.



“Asked about the Heat’s approach with Beal, a party familiar with the talks on Sunday told the South Florida Sun Sentinel to ‘think bigger,&apos;” he added.



Lillard has already expressed his desire to join the Heat if traded by the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Heat could offer up to three first-round picks and Tyler Herro at least, so let’s see if Riley can work his magic again this time.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a> is 38-years old and still trying to win his first championship in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>. After playing for the Hornets, Clippers, Rockets and Thunder, the future Hall of Famer went to Phoenix where he seemed to have his best shot at it.



Last season, the Suns formed a star caliber roster with Paul, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. However, they were stopped in the playoffs by Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. 


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Now, Chris Paul is out of the Suns after a blockbuster trade for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal">Bradley Beal</a> with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards">Washington Wizards</a>. Nevertheless, the next chapter of CP3 is uncertain looking for a last chance to hoist the long awaited trophy.



<h2>What will be Chris Paul’s next team?</h2>



According to reports from Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania, Bradley Beal&nbsp;will go to the Suns joining&nbsp;Devin Booker&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kevin Durant. In exchange, the Wizards receive&nbsp;Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and multiple second-round draft picks.







Though Beal is now part of a super team, Paul’s situation is totally different. Even after the trade, CP3 wants to play for a contender and the Washington Wizards might not offer him that scenario.


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That’s why both reports point out the deal might take some days to be official as the&nbsp;Wizards&nbsp;could search a third team for Chris Paul. In case there are no suitors, Washington&nbsp;could let him be a free agent. If that happens, the market will be totally open for a massive decision. Remember, it’s his last shot at a NBA championship.

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Chris Paul could leave the Wizards after Bradley Beal's trade - Bolavip US

Chris Paul could leave the Wizards after Bradley Beal's trade

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal">Bradley Beal</a> was one of the most wanted players by many teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>. Since his arrival to the Wizards in 2012, he became a star and that’s why, just last season, Washington gave him a five-year, $251 million max contract.



Meanwhile, Chris Paul finally had a championship caliber roster with the Suns when Kevin Durant arrived to Phoenix. However, even with a superb trio alongside Devin Booker, they failed once again in the playoffs facing the Denver Nuggets. As a consequence, Monty Williams was fired as head coach.


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Now, in a shocking turn of events, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards">Wizards</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Suns</a> have shaken the league. A blockbuster trade involving Beal and Paul could massively change the balance of power.



<h2>Report: Bradley Beal and Chris Paul switch teams in blockbuster trade</h2>



According to reports from Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania, the Washington Wizards and the Phoenix Suns have agreed on a massive trade involving two NBA superstars.







Bradley Beal will go to the Suns joining Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. In exchange, the Wizards receive Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and multiple second-round Draft picks. 



In the end, Beal’s no-trade clause was the key for him to decide his next destination as the move had been rumored for many weeks. The possible options besides Phoenix were Miami, Sacramento and Milwaukee. 



Of course, the big question is Chris Paul. He is 38-years old and still looking for his first NBA championship. That’s why both reports point out the deal might take some days to be official as the Wizards could search for a third team to let CP3 go to a contender. 


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If there are no suitors, another alternative could be Washington letting Paul become a free agent. On the other hand, the Suns’ message is clear with Beal. All-in to finally hoist the trophy.

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Bradley Beal is part of a new 'superteam' after blockbuster trade

For years, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington Wizards</a> kept throwing absurd sums of money toward <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bradley Beal’s</a> way, even though the evidence showed that they were never going to win an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>championship that way.



Beal obviously — and gladly — took the money every time, reaffirming his commitment to the organization. Now, both parties are stuck with each other in perhaps the most predictable turn of events in recent NBA history.



So, now that they’re looking to move on and find a trade partner, we’ll take a look at the three most realistic destinations for the three-time All-Star, obviously including the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat.</a>



<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Potential Landing Spots For Bradley Beal</h2>



<h2>3. Miami Heat</h2>



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The Miami Heat will be in the mix for every major name that becomes available in the offseason, and Bradley Beal is no exception to that rule. Also, he was already tied to them multiple times in the past.



The Heat need another three-level scorer and someone who could take playmaking and scoring duties off Jimmy Butler’s shoulders, and he’d be a massive upgrade over Max Strus.



<h2>2. New York Knicks</h2>



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The New York Knicks are rumored to be keeping tabs on Beal’s situation. This isn’t much of a surprise, as they’ve been interested in every single All-Star that’s rumored to be on his way out of his team for years now.



The Knicks have failed to land those players, and it would be better for them if that happens again. While Beal is good, they’d have to give up too much for an aging player making almost $60 million a year by age 33.



<h2>1. Philadelphia 76ers</h2>



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And last but not least, we find the Philadelphia 76ers, who some analysts believe should be the leading candidate to win his sweepstakes, given his relationship with Joel Embiid.



The Sixers reportedly had a deal in place to trade for him instead of James Harden before he injured his hand, so there’s no reason to believe they won’t be interested in him again.

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NBA Rumors: Heat and potential destinations for Bradley Beal

The 2022-23 season is part of the past, so the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> rumor mill is already in full swing. One of the biggest storylines this offseason will be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal">Bradley Beal</a>‘s future, since the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards">Wizards</a> could let him go.



Since the team has made the postseason just once in the last five years, Washington could enter rebuild mode again. In that case, the All-Star would be ready to join a title-contending team.



Needless to say, if Beal becomes available, he won’t be missing suitors. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks">Milwaukee Bucks</a> could be a potential destination since Giannis Antetokounmpo would ‘love’ to play next to him.



<h2>Rumor: Giannis Antetokounmpo would like to have Bradley Beal as teammate</h2>



“I know that Giannis has had a love, the idea of pairing with Bradley Beal has appealed to Giannis in the past,” Windhorst said. “I think if you’re Bradley Beal, you look at the opportunity to go to Milwaukee. You’d love that opportunity. But I don’t see how it structurally happens with what the Bucks already have on their roster and their commitments.”


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The Bucks are already strong on paper, but this season they were shocked by the 8th-seeded Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs. With Giannis, Jrue Holiday, and Khris Middleton already on the roster, Beal’s addition could help them get back to the promised land.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors </a>reportedly believe they can win another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>championship with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> at the helm. But they know they need to make some moves.



They just promoted Mike Dunleavy Jr. to replace Bob Myers as their General Manager, and this will give the team a sense of continuity after all the time he spent working side by side with him.



That’s why some believe they could reignite their interest in Bradley Beal, as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington Wizards</a> are reportedly considering moving on from him. Unfortunately, he may not be interested in that.



<h2>Warriors Tried To Trade For Bradley Beal</h2>



According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Warriors have already tried to land Beal, but the All-Star shooting guard snubbed them multiple times in the past, including last season:



“Before last season — now granted, they didn’t know if they had a championship team, they know now they do — they kicked the tires on Bradley Beal. [The Warriors] were like, ‘Hey, could we do a deal for Bradley Beal?’ But Beal didn’t want to go,” Windhorst said on The Dan Patrick Show.



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<h2>Draymond Green Tried To Recruit Him As Well</h2>



Fred Katz of The Athletic also revealed that Draymond Green tried to do his part to recruit Beal to join them when they played together for Team USA, but to no avail:



“The Golden State Warriors appealed to him in the past, according to sources,” Katz reported. “Throughout his short stint with Team USA in 2021, Draymond Green made sure to remind him (you may be surprised, more than once) of what joining a many-times champion could do for him.”



Of course, Beal might now regret passing on that opportunity after watching the Warriors win another ring. But whether he’s changed his mind and will be willing to join them now, remains to be seen.

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