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The Warriors are casting a wide net in search of roster upgrades, and that includes some of the NBA’s most seasoned veterans.
While Golden State reportedly has interest in free agents Al Horford and Damian Lillard, it also could look to add Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal, who could be bought out by Phoenix soon and become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
If the Warriors are interested in signing the 32-year-old three-time NBA All-Star, it appears the interest will be mutual, as Golden State is one of the teams Beal has thought about joining after a potential buy-out with the Suns, The Athletic’s Fred Katz reported Monday, citing league sources.
“One week removed from the start of NBA free agency, most of the league is without cap space or the necessary exceptions it would take to give Beal that much money on a two-year contract,” Katz wrote. “Various organizations Beal could consider can’t give him that much, either. According to a league source, the list of teams Beal has thought about includes the LA Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks.”
Katz also reported, citing league sources, that the Suns and Beal are “increasingly optimistic” that the sides will agree to the terms of a buyout, which makes Beal becoming an unrestricted free agent likely.
The Suns reportedly were interested in trading Beal leading up to the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline during the 2024-25 season, but likely due to the two years and approximately $110 million potentially remaining on his contract — and his rare no-trade clause — were unable to move him and appeared stuck with a seemingly unhappy player with a massive contract.
Hence, the buyout.
After leading the NBA in scoring with 31.3 points per game as a member of the Washington Wizards during the 2020-21 season, Beal’s offensive output has decreased in the years since as he battled injuries with the Suns.
In 53 games (38 starts) with Phoenix last season, Beal averaged 17 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game on 49.7-percent shooting from the field and 38.6 percent from 3-point range.
It remains to be seen what Beal’s market would look like if he is bought out by the Suns, but he could be an intriguing low-cost, high-upside option for the Warriors if they chose to pursue him.
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Warriors reportedly among teams Bradley Beal considering if bought out by Suns
The Warriors are casting a wide net in search of roster upgrades, and that includes some of the NBA’s most seasoned veterans.
While Golden State reportedly has interest in free agents Al Horford and Damian Lillard, it also could look to add Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal, who could be bought out by Phoenix soon and become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
If the Warriors are interested in signing the 32-year-old three-time NBA All-Star, it appears the interest will be mutual, as Golden State is one of the teams Beal has thought about joining after a potential buy-out with the Suns, The Athletic’s Fred Katz reported Monday, citing league sources.
SIGN UP HERE “One week removed from the start of NBA free agency, most of the league is without cap space or the necessary exceptions it would take to give Beal that much money on a two-year contract,” Katz wrote. “Various organizations Beal could consider can’t give him that much, either. According to a league source, the list of teams Beal has thought about includes the LA Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks.”
Katz also reported, citing league sources, that the Suns and Beal are “increasingly optimistic” that the two sides will agree to the terms of a buyout, which makes Beal becoming an unrestricted free agent likely.
The Suns reportedly were interested in trading Beal leading up to the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline during the 2024-25 season, but likely due to the two years and approximately $110 million potentially remaining on his contract — and his rare no-trade clause — were unable to move him and appeared stuck with a seemingly unhappy player with a massive contract.
Hence, the buyout.
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After leading the NBA in scoring with 31.3 points per game as a member of the Washington Wizards during the 2020-21 season, Beal’s offensive output has deceased in the years since as he battled injuries with the Suns.
In 53 games (38 starts) with Phoenix last season, Beal averaged 17 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game on 49.7-percent shooting from the field and 38.6 percent from 3-point range.
It remains to be seen what Beal’s market would look like if he is bought out by the Suns, but he could be an intriguing low-cost, high-upside option for the Warriors if they chose to pursue him.
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