My understanding is that beal opting out pretty much closes the door on the possibility because we would need a sign and trade and that would hard cap the team. It may (or may not) be possible theoretically but in that theory, the team is mostly gutted. So not worth it or even realistic.
This doesn’t make sense for either side. Why would Washington want to let him walk for nothing vs agreeing to a sign+trade? Also, there are no contending teams that I can see under the salary cap for Beal to sign with. Doesn’t add up.
Where is Washington letting him walk? As far as I can tell, he's opting out so they can resign him?
This is from earlier today. Doesn’t sound like someone planning to stick around. He ain’t winning anything in Washington, that’s for [dang] sure.
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“My biggest fear is that I walk away from the game without giving myself a chance to win.”
- Bradley Beal
Might be a reason Boston is trying to get into the first round. Either they are moving existing players or they need picks to make a deal work.
If beal wants to win, There are about 8 teams that could snag him that would either get him closer or right there.
Atlanta- They have young pieces that Wash would like to kick start the rebuild, but does Beal make Atl better? Maybe not, Not sure Young and Beal work well together.
Miami- They dont really have the contracts that would work, Hero and Robinson are the biggest adding up to 20 mil, They'd have to move Lowery, not sure who would take him.
Phili- Harden may resign and Harris contract is a year away from being tradable for cap relief in the next season.
Dallas- They have contracts, but lots of years on them, and two of the players are formers. But Beal would work well there if they figured it out.
Denver- Gordan and Porter and some pieces? Not sure he and Murry work but I could see Denver pulling that trigger, or the Joker may want out sooner than later.
Phx- They may have the best piece to build a trade around, Beal couldn't get his supemax this summer(I don't think) but Ayton in a sign and trade would be really good for Wash if it works under the rules. But I don't know if Brooker could play SF, they'll be a little small and weak on D.
Boston- Bostons biggest asset is Tatum being here,but not a lot of high want pieces, Might have to get a third team involved, but I think you can do it with out moving Smart, but the bench would be thin. But if you pull it off, there will be guys willing to sign smaller contracts just for a chance at a ring.