The Phoenix Suns are negotiating a contract buyout with veteran shooting guard Bradley Beal, according to Duane Rankin of AZCentral.
Beal, who signed a five-year, $251 million contract with the Washington Wizards in 2021, is coming off a season in which he averaged 17.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game in 53 games for the Phoenix Suns.
The three-time All-Star is still owed $110 million over the next two years under his expensive contract, which includes a no-trade provision.
With a Suns buyout looking likely, other teams, notably the Miami Heat, have emerged as potential suitors for Beal.
According to a recent Draftkings Network piece, the Heat are the front-runners to sign the 31-year-old standout.
Despite doing minimal harm to begin the offseason, Pat Riley is a president known for making bold moves and bringing top talent to South Beach.
After parting ways with Duncan Robinson in a sign-and-trade deal that included Italian gem Simone Fontecchio, the Heat will need a seasoned shooter like Beal to compensate for Robinson’s departure.
Credible NBA figures including as Bill Simmons have praised Riley and the Heat’s recent moves, indicating a dramatic shift for the storied team.
Beal, a proven scorer notorious for tearing up defenses, might be just what the Heat need to turn their franchise around after trading Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors.
As the NBA summer approaches, all eyes will be on the Heat to see if they can get the former Florida Gator standout in a mega-deal.
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