What would it look like to have Devin Booker and Bradley Beal in the same backcourt? The Phoenix Suns are apparently trying to find out.
According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Washington Wizards are in serious talks with Miami and Phoenix about a Bradley Beal trade.
The Suns are reportedly a legit threat to add the three-time All-Star.
Developing: Washington is in serious talks with two finalists – Miami and Phoenix – on a Bradley Beal trade, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The Suns have emerged as a serious threat for Beal, who holds a no-trade clause.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 17, 2023
NBA Twitter was a wreck to start the weekend.
“The Suns depth after trading for Beal,” a user replied.
The Suns depth after trading for Beal https://t.co/oCdPQaq8e8 pic.twitter.com/TVZvTuhST5
— Mink Flow (@currypistonn) June 17, 2023
“KD when it comes to finding a way to form a super team out of nowhere,” another said.
KD when it comes to finding a way to form a super team out of nowhere pic.twitter.com/ch5lNcm5Fb https://t.co/aTZheWvpFl
— Old NBA Tweets (@oldnbatweetz) June 17, 2023
“KD forming another superteam, when will it ever end,” a fan wondered.
KD forming another superteam, when will it ever end 💔 https://t.co/ThUp9VKg3v pic.twitter.com/h8sUnTNUxN
— ᴅ ʀ ᴇ ᴡ (@FeelLikeDrew) June 17, 2023
“This would have to involve Chris Paul or Deandre Ayton, just to match salary for Phoenix. And Suns are out of picks to trade, so this would be mostly a salary dump for Washington,” tweeted Keith Smith. “Miami can obviously offer quite a bit more.”
This would have to involve Chris Paul or Deandre Ayton, just to match salary for Phoenix. And Suns are out of picks to trade, so this would be mostly a salary dump for Washington.
Miami can obviously offer quite a bit more. https://t.co/gotbMyrQ3B
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) June 17, 2023
“Dawg can y’all stop trading all the stars to the Western Conference…” another person asked. “No wonder the East so damn mid…”
Dawg can y’all stop trading all the stars to the Western Conference…
No wonder the East so damn mid… https://t.co/C7cx1SSjPb
— Coach James 🇭🇹 (@JamesEdrick3) June 17, 2023
As the world turns in the young NBA offseason…