Beal is under contract through next year and then he can become an UFA. If you are the Wizards, do you have to move him before the trade deadline in order to maximize return? I would think a team trading for him this year and having him for the remainder of this season and next would be willing to give up quite a bit more in terms of assets, vs a potential one year rental with an off-season trade. He’s clearly not happy in Washington and it seems like it’s only a matter of time before he (formally) requests to be moved.
If/when he becomes available what do you anticipate the asking price will be considering what Houston received for Harden? Obviously any team could use a player of Beals caliber, but which teams have the assets to obtain him and where would he be the best fit?