Report: If available, Bradley Beal atop Warriors’ offseason wish list
With the NBA Finals complete and the offseason officially underway, the Golden State Warriors will be faced with a flurry of significant questions, starting with what to with the No. 7 and No. 14 picks in the draft.
Instead of just sticking with the pair of picks and landing two lottery-worthy prospects, the Warriors will also have to monitor the trade market. With two first-round picks and 2020 No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman on the roster, Golden State could potentially build an enticing trade package.
While there have been links to a group of different veterans as trade chatter circulates, the Warriors reportedly have their eye on a certain all-star guard. According to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, the Warriors have Bradley Beal atop their “offseason wishlist” if he becomes available.
Via The Athletic:
Golden State has an eye for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, who tops the Warriors’ wish list of potential additions to the roster should he become available, sources told The Athletic.
Despite Golden State’s potential interest, Beal hasn’t publicly requested a trade or pointed towards an early exit from Washington. Yet, if there’s a decision to rebuild, Beal could have heavy value as a trade chip. Beal currently has two years remaining on his contract, but his final year is a $37.3 million player option.
During the 2020-21 season, the 28-year-old guard averaged 31.3 points on 45.6% shooting from the floor with 4.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists per contest. Beal finished second to Steph Curry in the race for the 2021 NBA scoring title. Beal is a proven 3-point shooter, shooting 37.7% on six attempts from deep per contest.
Acquiring a three-time All-Star like Beal to a core that has Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green would potentially extend Golden State’s window for another deep run through the postseason. However, it wouldn’t come cheap. Adding Beal would possibly involve Wiseman, Golden State’s picks from 2021 and future draft compensation to start.
As the offseason progresses, trade rumors will continue to heat up with draft day approaching.
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