The Bradley Bell sweepstakes quickly took shape as most of the applicants fell by the wayside, leaving only two finalists in a potential trade for the Washington Wizards guard.
according to Shams Al-Shaaraniyyah From The Athletic and Stadium, the Wizards are in “serious talks” with both the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns about a trade.
The latter “emerged as a serious threat” to take over Bell, according to Charania. Bell is entering just the second of the five-year supermax extension and is the only player in the NBA with a non-trade clause written into his contract.
on ESPN Adrian Wojnarowski It reported earlier this week that the Wizards front office is working with Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, through potential trade scenarios submitted to the franchise.
What Bell will find his way into the Valley is the box office takeover of the Suns, who are only four months away from getting into it all with the acquisition of Kevin Durant. Teaming the Beal with Durant and Devin Booker would give Phoenix the three deadliest players in all of basketball, albeit at a cost.
The Suns lost starring stars Micah Bridges and Cameron Johnson in the Durant deal. DC’s Luring Beal would throw more depth out of Phoenix’s heavy roster. Veteran goalkeeper Chris Paul and former first overall selector Deandre Ayton are obvious candidates to be traded in for Bale.
Paul’s time with the franchise appears to be coming to an end as his representatives and Suns ownership already have discussion Potential parting ways this off season. On the other hand, iTunes has long been traded in business discussions.
However, finding a suitor for Part VII may be easier said than done. Wojnarowski said Ryan Rossello Podcast This week, Phoenix found Ayton’s market to be very “soft” at the moment.