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$251 Million NBA Veteran Linked to Direct Pistons Rival

A buyout could be on the line for Bradley Beal, potentially leading him to a Detroit Pistons rival.
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Apr 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Apr 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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What’s next for the Bradley Beal saga with the Phoenix Suns? If the right team doesn’t come around with a desirable trade offer, the Suns could work on a buyout with the star guard.

Since Beal’s contract is so high, while his trade value is at its lowest, the Suns have had a hard time finding a trade they could make. At this point, a buyout is reportedly being discussed.

Bradley Beal would be an intriguing option for the Detroit Pistons on a much lower salary than what he’s currently getting paid, but that scenario is unlikely.

Beal should be on Detroit’s radar, though, since one of their division rivals would be interested in adding him if bought out. According to ‘The Stein Line,’ Beal is likely to have interest from the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat if he hits the open market.

For the past two seasons, Bradley Beal’s run with the Suns has changed the way the league views him. Across two seasons in Phoenix, Beal has averaged 18 points, four rebounds, and four assists. He’s been shooting 50 percent from the field and 41 percent from three.

Prior to landing in Phoenix, Beal was an All-Star-caliber talent on the Washington Wizards. After earning his first of three All-Star nods in Washington, Beal averaged 26 points, five assists, and five rebounds across six seasons.

When the Suns landed Beal, he was the final puzzle piece to the Phoenix superteam. In the end, they struggled to win at the highest level. Kevin Durant moved on. Beal could be next.

Joining the Bucks would be an interesting scenario, especially considering they’ll miss a star guard in Damian Lillard, as he was injured and waived recently. Beal wouldn’t fill Milwaukee’s instant needs for a starting point guard, but he would certainly bring a needed scoring punch to the Bucks as they look to continue threatening the Central Division in the NBA.

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JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

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