Phoenix Suns Rumored to Make 1 Big Move for Bradley Beal 2 Mar 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Phoenix Suns Insider Reveals Shocking Bradley Beal Outlook Ahead of 2025-26 Season

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 10:18 AM ET

The Phoenix Suns are desperate to get rid of Bradley Beal if recent reports are to be believed. The three-time NBA All-Star is coming off another down year (by his lofty standards) and will earn roughly $53.7 million next season.

Phoenix Suns reporter John Gambadoro recently explained how the team views Beal, who is slowly approaching the twilight of his professional career since he’ll turn 32 in a few weeks.

“They do NOT want him back. But he is untradable and if he does not agree to a buyout they may be stuck with him,” Gambadoro posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). “One of the questions they asked candidates during the coaching cycle was what you would do with Beal. They 100% don’t want him and are looking at how to get out.”

Phoenix Suns Rumored to Make 1 Big Move for Bradley Beal 3 Mar 2, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

As Gambadoro noted, the Phoenix Suns find it difficult to move Beal because of his no-trade clause, which allows him to veto any potential trade the team makes for him if he wants to.

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In case you missed it, the Phoenix Suns recently announced the appointment of Jordan Ott as the team’s new head coach. Ott has been an NBA assistant since 2012 and has recently worked for the Cleveland Cavaliers. In hiring him, Phoenix will have their fourth different coach in the last four seasons.

Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro said that Devin Booker played a huge role in Ott’s hiring. The long-time reporter also commended Ott for his work ethic and strong communication skills.

“What they liked about Ott was work ethic/drive and a different level of sophistication with his offensive system than the other candidates. Got seal of approval from Devin Booker. And Steve Nash had very positive feedback as well,” Gambadoro said about Ott.