The Phoenix Suns sign one of the best scorers in the NBA for next season – Bradley Beal. The Suns acquired the three-time All-Star in a trade from Washington, and in return, the Arizona team sent Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, several second-round draft picks and several more traded picks, as their number will become clear soon.
Thus, Phoenix adds Beal to its superstar duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, and the three will try to bring the championship to the team next season.
BREAKING: The Washington Wizards are finalizing a trade to send All-Star G Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN. Beal’s waiving his no-trade to form a new Big 3 with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Teams are still working thru framework, but Beal is headed to Suns. pic.twitter.com/0lQrSh370q
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 18, 2023
Interestingly, however, the Suns currently only have four players with guaranteed contracts for next year – the aforementioned three plus center Deandre Ayton, whose future is still unclear, as there is a serious chance that he too will be among the departures. Together, the four are due $161.5 million in salary next season, which doesn’t leave much financial flexibility for Phoenix management to fill out the rest of the roster.