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Here's How Magic Can Trade for Wizards SG Bradley Beal

The Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards could make sense as trade partners in a Bradley Beal deal.
Here's How Magic Can Trade for Wizards SG Bradley Beal
Here's How Magic Can Trade for Wizards SG Bradley Beal

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ORLANDO - The NBA trade market is in full swing as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is on the block.

The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns are rumored to be top suitors, but Beal hasn't exclusively said those are the only teams on his radar.

With a no-trade clause, Beal must approve any trade that happens, and there's reason to believe he would accept a deal to the Orlando Magic. After going to college near the area, Beal could like the idea of returning to Florida and joining a team on the rise alongside Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.

Bleacher Report suggested a trade between the Wizards and Magic that would send Beal to Orlando in exchange for the No. 6 overall pick, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac, and Gary Harris.

"A starting lineup featuring Markelle Fultz, Beal, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. would be full of size and offensive pop, with plenty of room to grow," Bleacher Report writes. Orlando's bench would still feature Cole Anthony, Bol Bol, Chuma Okeke and the 11th overall pick in this year's draft.

"Beal, who has four years remaining on his contract, would have to consent to the trade. If a new front office in Washington tells him the Wizards plan to rebuild, however, jumping ship to a Magic team that finished just a game behind them and is very much on the rise would be a great opportunity for the veteran shooting guard while he's still in his prime."

Beal, who turns 30 this month, may not be at the peak of his career anymore, but he can still be a top contributor for a good team. In 40 appearances this past season, Beal averaged 23.2 points per game, a total that surpassed every Magic player this past season.

A deal between the two sides appears unlikely, but given the fact that the Magic can offer far better pieces than the Heat and Suns, the Wizards should consider the deal. The trickiest part is getting Beal on board with the idea as well.


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Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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