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Open Thread and Trade Grab Bag 8. Bradley Beal in exchange for the future?

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Eric Apricot
Feb 1, 2021
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Perhaps you’ve heard the buzz?

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The Warriors have the pieces to trade for Bradley Beal. What’s holding up either side? @JonathanTjarks breaks down three potential deals for the Wizards star:
theringer.comSteph Curry Should Demand a Bradley Beal TradeThe Warriors can’t afford to wait on a rookie while their best player is in his prime. Golden State has the pieces to trade for the Wizards star and form an instant contender. Here are three ways it can get the deal done.
6:27 PM ∙ Jan 28, 2021
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Acquiring Bradley Beal would cost a hefty price, but would it be worth it? @Schrock_And_Awe grades four potential Warriors trades for the Wizards star bit.ly/2YtXiY9
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7:45 PM ∙ Jan 29, 2021
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Some crazy ideas get tossed around with the NBA trade deadline approaching, and in case you've missed it, here's a real beauty: The @warriors should trade away their future for something they already have. @Bruce_Jenkins1's column:
trib.alWarriors trading their future for Wizards’ Bradley Beal would be a mistakeAs much as the Warriors would love to have Bradley Beal, the talented guard whom...
11:41 PM ∙ Jan 30, 2021
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I don’t think I do any trade with both Wiseman and the 2021 MIN 1st, and I don’t think WAS does any trade WITHOUT both Wiseman and 2021 MIN 1st, so that’s that.

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3 dark horse candidates that would be perfect trade destinations for Wizards star Bradley Beal
clutchpoints.com3 Dark Horse Candidates Perfect For A Bradley Beal TradeThe Bradley Beal trade rumor mill has been in full swing over the last 24 hours. Most pundits and fans believe his days in D.C. are now numbered, following that viral clip of him looking distraught on the Washington Wizards bench after another devastating loss to the Houston Rockets. The 27-year-old…
4:13 AM ∙ Jan 28, 2021
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ClutchPoints come up with: Beal for Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, Nico Mannion, and 2021 first-round pick (from Minnesota). Which is a definite YES from me and I believe a definite “You have insulted my family and organization and the game of basketball and I am honor bound to kill you immediately” from WAS. CP seems better at graphics memes than trade predictions…

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alv66
Feb 2, 2021

It's been said already, but I agree Beal is probably not the guy due to defensive problems alongside Klay next year.

However I strongly disagree with those who give particularly high priority to the "future" after Steph/Klay/Draymond. Future championship contention without them should not be assumed in the slightest, no matter how much potential you might see in Wiseman, or the 2021 pick, or whatever.

If there is an opportunity to add a player that moves the needle in the next few years, I believe it is the responsibility of ownership to go for it. To not do so is IMO to take the current group for granted, and if I were Steph and saw that, I would consider leaving for a real contender.

Does Beal put us on equal footing with the Lakers next year? Probably not, due to fit. What about Ben Simmons? Paul George? Kawhi? You can take the thought experiment up the NBA ladder. At some point the answer switches from no to yes, and that is the player for whom they should go all in.

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elladaddy
Feb 2, 2021

The likes of a Steph/Klay/Dray combo will not come around again in our, our kids' or our grand kids or our great grand kids' lifetime.

This is Wiggins 10th year. At this point, we'll see only marginal improvement from him, if any. Wiseman is approaching as many pro games as Embiid had at Kansas. If there are big improvements to come from him (questionable how big) it won't be big soon enough to benefit our star's prime. Moses Moody, Jaden Springer or Zaire Williams won't be contributing any time soon if at all either.

I'd mortgage the future. I'd take guaranteed lottery team in 5 years to get us and them another championship.

But even Klay's return isn't going to wholly solve this team. Klay is good for maybe 6 wins/year? That still only puts us in the 4th seed in the West. Not bad, but I'd like another piece to boost our guys closer real championship contention.

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