Bradley Beal didn’t ask to be traded by the Wizards. But as long as Washington continues to lose, media speculation about a Beal trade will continue.
If the Wizards decide to trade Beal, it makes sense that Washington would like a return in some way commensurate with the Houston package for Harden.
Could they get that kind of return? Beal doesn’t have the same credentials as Harden, but he’s 27 and one of the best shooting guards in the league. Given all the factors at play, “it’s highly unlikely” to think Washington could achieve something like what Houston has received, one team said.
The Knicks have five first-round picks in the next three drafts. They have two picks from the Dallas Mavericks as a result of the Kristaps Porzingis trade. The choice of 2021 is not protected. At the moment, it looks like it could be one of the top 20 choices. So New York could offer Washington two strong choices in the 2021 project, which is seen as incredibly profound.