There’s a ton of trade speculation surrounding Washington’s Bradley Beal. BR’s Ken Berger spoke with some league executives who offered up some opinions on who might be interested:
Multiple team executives and agents tell Bleacher Report the impending Feb. 7 trade deadline is expected to be a busy one and that Beal’s talent, sharpshooting, versatility, age (25) and contract (two years and $56 remaining) make him one of the most coveted assets in the marketplace.
“There are so many teams in the mix trying to make that extra push that want Beal,” a Western Conference executive told B/R.
In the East, Toronto and Boston are among the most motivated teams to come calling, for obvious but unique reasons. The Raptors have made it known in front-office circles that they’re interested in adding an elite shooting guard, rival executives say. A package including Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright and a first-round pick might be a sensible starting point to the discussion, one of the execs said.
With the Celtics struggling to find an identity—and defined roles for their plethora of wing players—there could be a path to a deal. Jaylen Brown, the expiring contract of Marcus Morris or Aron Baynes (2019-20 player option) and a first-round pick would have the makings of a compelling offer, according to one executive. The C’s could win the East with a core of Kyrie Irving, Beal, Jayson Tatum and Al Horford. Whether the Wizards would want to help Boston is another story.
Hmm… I’ve run several iterations of the above scenario (even some with Marcus Smart) through the ESPN and Real GM trade machines and none work.
I think Beal’s a helluva player but I don’t see a fit.
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