Oct 8, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) defends against Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half of a pre-season game at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images David Reginek-Imagn Images

Should Pistons Monitor 3-Time All-Star Amid Recent Trade Rumors?

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By Kevin McCormick | Last updated Jun 29, 2025 8:59 AM ET

Heading into the offseason, the Detroit Pistons should be a team eager to make upgrades to the roster. Armed with the capital to swing a big trade, could a multi-time All-Star be on their radar?

One team that has wasted little time making adjustments is the Phoenix Suns. First, they went through a coaching change after parting with Mike Budenholzer. The front office then made drastic alterations to the roster last weekend when they traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets.

Following the KD trade, Bradley Beal is now the lone notable name in Phoenix who could be on the move this summer. Despite his shaky tenure with the Suns, it appears a market might still form for him. Earlier this week, insider John Gambadoro cited that there might be "a team or two" willing to make a deal for the three-time All-Star.

There are rumblings about one or two teams that may be willing to trade for Bradley Beal, per @Gambo987

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During his time with the Washington Wizards, Beal was a perennial 30-point-per-game scorer. However, that hasn't been the case with the Suns. Last season, he averaged 17.0 PPG and 3.7 APG on 38.6% shooting from beyond the arc.

While Beal could make sense as a proven scorer alongside Cade Cunningham, trading for him would be a risky move for the Pistons. Given his injury history and high salary, they are better off using their assets in a different move. That said, Beal is still a player Detroit should be keeping a close eye on. In the event he gets bought out by the Suns, he would be a good fit on a more team-friendly deal.

In the meantime, Trajan Langdon and the Pistons' front office are gearing up for what could be a busy free agency period.