According to US media, the Warriors' three giants Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson have expressed to the Warriors management that they hope to compete for the championship as the first goal in the free agent market and introduce more immediate combat capabilities, even if the two players they have this year are traded. No expense was spared on draft picks.
One of the popular trade targets is Bradley Beal, who is not satisfied with the Wizards' situation. The Warriors have been trying to trade Beal for the past two seasons, but the Wizards always hope to keep him.
Beal is currently only 27 years old. In the 2020-21 season, he averaged 31.3 points, 4.4 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game. He averaged more than 30 points per game for two consecutive seasons and ranked second in the scoring list this season. Beal currently has $72.8 million left on his contract with the Wizards, and has a $37.3 million player option for the 2022-23 season. In other words, if Beal does not renew his contract with the Wizards, he may lose it after the next season.
The Wizards just hired Wes Unseld Jr. as head coach not long ago, and it is very likely that they will directly enter the reconstruction. Therefore, Beal, who is far behind in the reconstruction, will definitely not stay, so the Wizards should use him to get some future talents.
In addition to Beal, Damian Lillard is also rumored to be a target of the Warriors, but sources within the Warriors team revealed that they do not think Lillard will leave Portland.
Beal will definitely increase his firepower after joining. In addition, he has averaged 5.25 assists per game in the past two seasons and has transformed into a playmaker-type attacker who can cut, shoot and pass. This will take the Warriors' transmission system to the next level.
The biggest bargaining chips in the Warriors' hands are this year's No. 7 and No. 14 picks, and they may also add future first-round picks. The biggest difference may appear in whether to add Andrew Wiggins or James Wiseman. The Wizards should I would rather be youngerWiseman, but the Warriors don't want to lose any player other than a draft pick.
