Beal is averaging 17.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this season.
The Phoenix Suns are having a rough season, both on and off the court. After entering the season with hopes of winning a championship, things have quickly gone wrong. Despite a strong start, the Suns are now outside the top ten in the Western Conference. With their title dreams fading, attention is turning to what’s wrong with the team.
One of the biggest concerns is Bradley Beal. The star guard, who was expected to help lead the Suns, is now coming off the bench. Jusuf Nurkic, another key addition, has been removed from the rotation altogether.
Beal’s name has been in trade rumors in recent days. While Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, told ESPN that there have been no talks with the Suns about a trade, but the situation could change quickly.
A recent video of Beal before the game against the Hawks has fueled rumors of locker room tension. In the video, Beal walks past his teammates without joining the pre-game huddle and heads straight to the court.
There’s been talk that Beal could be traded to the Miami Heat for Jimmy Butler who has reportedly picked Suns as his next team. However, the Heat don’t seem interested in taking on Beal’s big contract.
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According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, the Heat don’t want to take on the $110 million Beal is owed over the next few seasons. This means Phoenix would likely need to find a third team to help make the trade work.
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