The End Of An Era: Wizards Send NBA All Star Bradley Beal To Phoenix
There are some things in life you think you may never see. The Wizards trading Bradley Beal may have been one of them. This is a lesson learned in the advice to never say never as the Wizards new executive team makes its first big move by trading the three time NBA All Star to the Phoenix Suns days before the 2023 NBA Draft.
Just last summer, the Washington Wizards announced that they had re-signed Beal.
"Bradley has truly established himself among his peers in the NBA, the all time greats in our team's history, and the leaders who are making a difference in the community over his 10 years with us," said Chairman and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment Ted Leonsis at last year’s press conference showcasing Beal as the Wizards franchise leader. “He has set a consistent example of hard work and dedication to develop into our franchise player and we are proud to show our commitment to having him continue to lead us on and off the court as he cements his legacy in Washington.”
As a Washington Wizard, Bradley Beal has solidified himself as a fan favorite and in the franchise’s history books. Now he heads to Phoenix to join fellow NBA All Stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Beal’s no trade clause provided him with the opportunity to choose his next destination.
Questions still loom about the next moves the Wizards will make in coming days. Inside the Wizards Staff Writer, Carita Parks captured this moment at the most recent Wizards press conference introducing Michael Winger and Will Dawkins.
Wizards Guard Jordan Goodwin is also likely to be included in the trade. Goodwin and Beal have history dating back to Goodwin playing for Beal's youth basketball team Bradley Beal Elite.
