NBA Trade: Would Pursuing Bradley Beal Be A Wise Move For Knicks?

Michael Winger, the new club president of the Washington Wizards, has a strategy for the franchise that include trading Bradley Beal in order for the Wizards to advance. Working together to create a deal that benefits Washington and makes Beal happy enough to waive his no-trade clause is the Wizards front staff and Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein.

NBA Trade: Would Pursuing Bradley Beal Be A Wise Move For Knicks?

Washington is in the midst of a rebuild, so dealing Beal now feels like the right choice to add the resources they need to achieve long-term success. Beal, on the other hand, has a real no-trade clause, which gives him complete control over the trade and allows him to choose the club he wants to join. Because of this, the Wizards must collaborate closely on this issue with him and his agency.

Many clubs in the NBA are keeping an eye on Beal’s condition, and the New York Knicks are an intriguing Eastern Conference team that may put themselves in the hunt to sign the three-time All-Star.

According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, “New York’s front office has already informed the necessary parties that the team would be interested in the former All-NBA guard if he were to become available.” In other words, the Knicks want to enter the competition, but should they?

The Knicks, though, have improved to the point where they can be a bit discriminating and do not need to welcome any star who wants to come to Madison Square Garden, as shown by their journey to the second round of the postseason.

The Knicks would effectively lose their cap flexibility for the following four years if they traded for Beal, even with a lowball offer. With Beal making more than $50 million and having a no-trade clause, the Knicks would up against the second tax apron and have limited flexibility.

With $18.8 million guaranteed on his deal through the 2023–24 season, Evan Fournier is expected to be moved this summer. In order to increase their financial freedom, New York can also choose to forgo Derrick Rose’s $15.5 million club option.

Beal has gained notoriety for both his devotion to the Wizards and his struggles with health; he hasn’t played in more over 60 games since the 2018–19 season.

Nobody should be surprised if the Knicks make a significant trade because they are up to something. Could acquiring Bradley Beal help the Knicks regain control of the Eastern Conference?

 

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