Latest Report on Bradley Beal Trade to Lakers, Nuggets

Bradley Beal has been previously linked to the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, and Miami Heat

Nov 10, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) talk in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

With Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler requesting a trade out, the NBA trade market is heating up as rumors circulate that a multi-team trade could be put in place for the All-Star forward to land in Phoenix alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. In order for that to happen, it relies on Suns guard Bradley Beal being in the deal.

Beal's name has been floated around this rumor for weeks now, as the no-trade clause in his contract makes the move far more difficult for the Suns. Simply put, Beal can veto any move he wants and will only waive his no-trade clause if he wants to. With reports saying multiple different things, Beal's agent set to record straight recently.

Bradley Beal’s agent says there is no truth to reports that Beal is willing to waive his no-trade clause for teams like the Bucks, Heat, Lakers, and Nuggets, per @DuaneRankin

“Speaking with The Arizona Republic at length, Bartelstein said, ‘the reports that are out there are… pic.twitter.com/fBaCsdnW8l

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 22, 2025

According to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic: “Speaking with The Arizona Republic at length, Bartelstein said, ‘the reports that are out there are created out of thin air,’ that Beal would lift his no-trade clause if Milwaukee, Denver, Miami or the Los Angeles Lakers were trade destinations. ‘Brad’s entire focus has been and is on getting healthy with his ankle and helping turn things around for the Suns,’ Bartelstein said.”

Knowing now that Beal's agent stated the reports of Beal's willingness to waive his no-trade clause for teams like the Denver Nuggets or Los Angeles Lakers, this deal could become far more complex than already expected.

"Jimmy Butler, if you are watching, you're not helping yourself my brother." 😳 @stephenasmith has a message for Jimmy Butler after his recent two-game suspension from the Miami Heat. pic.twitter.com/weRGCjN3jO

— First Take (@FirstTake) January 23, 2025

The NBA trade deadline is only a few weeks away on February 6th, meaning that all the teams involved in a potential Beal deal need to iron things out sooner rather than later.

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