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NBA rumors: Wizards selling low on Beal, one contender in, two others firmly out

By Jonathan Lurensky

Feb 26, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) talks with a fan during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) talks with a fan during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) grabs a rebound against Philadelphia 76ers small forward Paul Reed (44) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) grabs a rebound against Philadelphia 76ers small forward Paul Reed (44) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /

NBA rumors: 76ers are not interested in trading for Bradley Beal

According to the  Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice, the Philadelphia 76ers will not be looking into the Bradley Beal trade market. They have concerns about his long-term contract and would not view him as an option even if they were to lose James Harden this off-season.  

With the number of times that Beal missed games due to injury, this is a smart move. If the Sixers lose out on James Harden, the clock immediately starts for when Joel Embiid requests a trade out of Philly. If the Sixers were to commit serious assets to a Beal deal, they would be all-in on a Beal-Embiid duo. Pending a Tyrese Maxey jump, this seems like a shaky foundation.

At the end of the day, Beal most likely works best on a championship-contending team that views him as a third option or at the very least a team that has two elite secondary options (with Beal being one of those two options). At this current moment, Maxey is a third option on a championship team.

Also, it is important to note that the Sixers would end up spending their prime Joel Embiid years by trading for two guards who are past their prime and whose injuries have diminished their skills.

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