Former Wizards Star In Staring Contest with Suns

Have you ever found yourself in a situation that isn’t favorable to you? Perhaps you are being taken advantage of. Perhaps you are stuck in a situation and can’t find a way out. Maybe within that situation, there isn’t a way out of it. The Washington Wizards are why the Phoenix Suns are dealing with a situation like this.

Bradley Beal has been a golden figure to the Wizards. During his time with the Wizards, he scored a lot of points, won many games, and was a leader the Wizards wanted and needed over the years. He even did a lot for the city and became a pillar to the community. That is why the Wizards rewarded Beal with a massive five-year, $251 million supermax contract. Within that contract is a no-trade clause. Now, with the Phoenix Suns, they are suffering the consequences as Beal is holding them hostage. 

The Suns had plans to make a deep run in the playoffs ever since they acquired Beal. With Beal teaming up with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, they all felt they would have a chance at a championship. That is why the Suns made a deal with the Wizards for Beal. However, they failed to even make the playoffs this season. Under these circumstances, the Suns are looking to shake things up a bit as Durant wants out. Ideally, the Suns would love to trade Beal as well. However, his no-trade clause and his feelings towards another trade could interfere with any possible move.

It appears Beal controls the cards in any trade from the Suns. This era of basketball has shaped the league tremendously. We live in times where the players control the league, as player empowerment is a big thing nowadays. While it won’t be easy for the Suns to move on from Beal, the Wizards may be the ones to blame as they included the no-trade clause in his contract, along with the amount of money in his deal given his age.