In the last few hours, the negotiations for Bradley Beal had intensified, and finally it was the Phoenix Suns who closed the transfer for the All-Star guard in exchange for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and future second rounds of the Draft, confirmed the journalist’s sources. Shams Charania.
With the new leadership of the Wizards they had made the decision to rebuild the team, and it all started with Beal and getting rid of his huge and substantial contract. However, his anti-transfer clause made the operation a bit difficult, and it was the player who always had the last word.
With the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns as the favorite destinations for Beal, it has finally been those of Arizona who have taken the lead in the market, forming a dangerous trident along with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, and the future of DeAndre Ayton, whom DeAndre Ayton, whom they would be looking for a way out if he does not finally convince his new manager Frank Vogel.
Beal, 29, has his contract guaranteed until at least 2026, and with a player option of 57 million for 2026-27, which ensures a salary of 210 million dollars.
Last regular season he played 50 official games with figures of 23.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 33 minutes per night.
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