Recent speculation linking Jimmy Butler to the Phoenix Suns has unexpectedly put Bradley Beal in the spotlight. The connection arises from the Suns’ potential need for assistance to facilitate a trade. It particularly requires Beal to waive his no-trade clause for any move involving Butler.
According to NBA insider John Gambadoro, Beal might be open to waiving his no-trade clause for certain teams. The Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, or Denver Nuggets are the teams in the discussion. However, Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, has strongly denied these claims.. However, Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, has strongly denied these claims.
Speaking to The Arizona Republic, Bartelstein clarified that the rumors are baseless. Bartelstein said that Beal’s focus remains entirely on recovering from his ankle injury and contributing to the Suns’ success.
“The reports that are out there are created out of thin air,’ that Beal would lift his no-trade clause if Milwaukee, Denver, Miami, or the Los Angeles Lakers were trade destinations. ‘Brad’s entire focus has been and is on getting healthy with his ankle and helping turn things around for the Suns,” Duane Rankin reported.
Bradley Beal’s agent says there is no truth to reports that Beal is willing to waive his no-trade clause for teams like the Bucks, Heat, Lakers, and Nuggets, per @DuaneRankin
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The trade rumors have sparked conversations about Beal’s future in Phoenix. Beal himself has also addressed his no-trade clause in the past. He shared its significance in his contract and the control it gives him over any potential moves.
Milwaukee Bucks Not Interested In Bradley Beal Amid Trade Rumors
Many speculated that the Milwaukee Bucks could be a potential landing spot for the Phoenix Suns star. However, recently NBA reporter Chris Haynes has debunked these claims, stating that the Bucks have no interest in pursuing Beal.
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“Contrary to popular belief, I was just informed that the Milwaukee Bucks have not inquired about Phoenix Suns’ star Bradley Beal. In fact, it was explained to me that a connection between the two is nonexistent. So if Phoenix is able to acquire Jimmy Butler, it would not come via the Bucks taking on the star guard,” Haynes said.
Beal, who has been sidelined with an injury, missed recent games against the Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, and Brooklyn Nets. This season, he has appeared in 30 games, averaging 17.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.
