Suns’ Plan For Bradley Beal Revealed After Kevin Durant Trade
Suns' Plan For Bradley Beal Revealed After Kevin Durant Trade
The Phoenix Suns have dramatically shifted their roster landscape with the recent trade sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. This major move has brought the team two players and significant draft capital, including Houston’s valuable 10th pick in the 2025 draft. The transaction marks a potential rebuilding phase for the organization after their championship aspirations with Durant failed to materialize.
Basketball insiders now suggest Bradley Beal might be the next star departing from Phoenix. The Suns’ backcourt has become crowded with the addition of Jalen Green from the Rockets, joining Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, and Beal. This roster redundancy makes Beal an obvious candidate for departure.
The situation presents significant challenges. Beal’s contract carries approximately $111 million over the next two seasons, making him difficult to move. Additionally, his no-trade clause gives him considerable control over any potential destination. These factors previously hampered trade discussions before the deadline earlier this year.
If traditional trade avenues prove unsuccessful, a buyout arrangement might emerge as a viable alternative. Local Phoenix radio personality John Gambadoro has expressed strong confidence that Beal won’t return to the Suns, stating there’s “0%” chance he remains with the team.
Beal, who turns 32 this week, brings considerable career credentials despite his disappointing Phoenix tenure. His NBA journey includes three All-Star selections and career averages of 21.5 points, 4.3 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game with solid three-point shooting at 37.6%.
NBA Movement Continues
The Durant-Beal situation highlights the volatile nature of NBA roster construction in today’s league. Star players continue to change teams at unprecedented rates, reshaping conference power structures almost overnight.
Teams acquiring massive contracts face difficult salary cap management challenges while balancing competitive aspirations. The Rockets’ willingness to take on Durant’s contract demonstrates their accelerated timeline toward contention.
For players like Beal, navigating no-trade clauses and potential buyouts represents the complex player empowerment era. Veterans with substantial remaining contract value must weigh financial security against competitive opportunity when considering buyout scenarios.
Draft capital continues gaining importance in transactions, with Houston surrendering significant future assets for Durant. This approach contrasts with Phoenix’s apparent pivot toward flexibility and potentially rebuilding around Booker.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
