It was noted earlier in July that Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal was pondering whether to request a trade from the fledgling organization.
Beal, 28, has remained loyal to the Wizards throughout his first nine NBA seasons. However, the time may have arrived for him to join an actual contender with the likes of the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics being bandied about the most.
In speaking to the media in his pre-draft press conference, Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard indicated that he has received no trade request from Bradley Beal and his camp. In fact, the front office executive is looking to add to a core group that includes the All-Star guard and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook.
“Most free agents would like to play with Russell Westbrook, Bradley Beal, and in Washington DC. I know we’re a tad limited in cap so we will have to be judicious — active in the trade market,” the general manager said, via Quinton Mayo of NBC Sports Washington.
