James Harden trade suitors could turn to Bradley Beal

As commerce rumors surrounding Houston Rockets celebrity James Harden proceed to die down, it seems that some suitors have now turned their consideration to Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards.

In line with a report by Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, there would possibly simply be a Brad Beal sweepstakes brewing:

Groups already broadly recognized to have curiosity in Harden, such because the Nets and Sixers, would unsurprisingly even have curiosity in Beal, league sources say.

This makes a variety of sense. With the Rockets seemingly unwilling to budge when it comes to their extravagant calls for for James Harden, it does seem that for groups similar to Brooklyn and Philadelphia, Beal has now emerged as a viable different to the previous MVP.

It actually doesn’t finish with the Nets and the Sixers. In line with the identical report, there would possibly simply be another huge groups within the combine as effectively:

There is also a number of groups flying below the radar who can put themselves in a celebrity sweepstakes. This weekend, I requested 14 entrance workplace executives which groups come to thoughts as a sleeper for a blockbuster deal. Six of the executives responded with the Pelicans; three mentioned the Warmth; two mentioned the Knicks; and the Mavericks, Nuggets, and Spurs every acquired one vote.

Regardless of the case could also be, it’s clear that Beal is a wished man.

It’s price noting, nonetheless, that Washington will do all the things of their energy to maintain their celebrity on board. In spite of everything, they already misplaced former stud John Wall not too way back. If the Wizards proceed to take the trail they’re presently on, it could not be an entire shock if Beal himself calls for a commerce someplace down the highway:

It’s not inevitable Beal expresses his need to play elsewhere, nevertheless it’s a rising chance given Washington’s state of affairs. Till the Wizards show they will get stops, whether or not it’s in opposition to a parked automotive or extra cellular opposition, and till Westbrook stops torpedoing the offense, Beal will stay a risk to depart

The excellent news for the 2-8 Wizards is that it’s nonetheless method too early within the season. They nonetheless have time to show issues round and within the course of, presumably show to Beal why remaining within the Capital could be in his greatest curiosity.