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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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Oct 30, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) controls the ball while Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) controls the ball while Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

NBA rumors: The Celtics are out on Bradley Beal

The Boston Celtics are heading a fork in the road with their choice of extending Jaylen Brown. According to Brian Windhorst, it seems like Boston will not be trading for Beal due to the fact that they are more locked in with Brown. Within this current system, every real contender has two real All-NBA players as their two main pieces.

As mentioned in the top slide, teams are really worried about the current luxury tax penalties and can’t really afford three big contracts anymore.  The Celtics could trade Jaylen Brown for assets and get Beal for cheap if he wants to come to Boston. Although it is quite obvious that this version of the team is just getting an older, worse, more injury-prone player.

Due to his contract, Beal not being a first or second-All-NBA type player, and the fact that he is aging, it is very hard for teams who have other options to trade for the All-Star. The only teams that will be interested in Beal are teams that are looking at very limited options to acquire All-Star talent. The Heat and Bucks are the only two good options for differing reasons.

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