Bradley Beal declines player option
Bradley Beal declines player option
Interesting! Not sure if this is just to sign a new deal with Washington or he's looking to sign with a new team. I have been hoping he'd be a free agent next year when conceivably the Wolves would have a max slot opening.
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Camden [enjin:6601484]
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Re: Bradley Beal declines player option
Bradley Beal could sign a five-year, $247-million deal with the Wizards if he actually does opt out of the $36-million he's set to make this season. The most he could get in free agency from another team would be four-years, $183-million.
Frankly, I think there's a decent argument that he'd be better off playing out his final year and then signing a max contract next summer as a 30-year old, essentially ensuring that he'll make approximately $50-million as a 34-year old. While there's a little bit of risk involved, I think that's how he could maximize his earnings.
I also think that if he wants to leave Washington he'd be wise to do so via sign-and-trade. There's no reason to leave just about $65-million on the table by signing outright as a free agent. Not to mention, he'd leave the Wizards (or whoever rosters him this season) in position to receive something of value for his departure, and that's always good for a player's brand and reputation amongst fans.
As for the Wolves, I'm not sure Beal's decision impacts them in any way. I don't see him being a potential fit in Minnesota despite the obvious talent that he is. I'd also rather pay D'Angelo Russell $30-million a year than pay Beal $45-million a year. And no, I'm not advocating for the Wolves to actually spend that much on D-Lo. I just don't believe Beal is $15-million better annually, or worth approximately 12-percent more against the cap.
Frankly, I think there's a decent argument that he'd be better off playing out his final year and then signing a max contract next summer as a 30-year old, essentially ensuring that he'll make approximately $50-million as a 34-year old. While there's a little bit of risk involved, I think that's how he could maximize his earnings.
I also think that if he wants to leave Washington he'd be wise to do so via sign-and-trade. There's no reason to leave just about $65-million on the table by signing outright as a free agent. Not to mention, he'd leave the Wizards (or whoever rosters him this season) in position to receive something of value for his departure, and that's always good for a player's brand and reputation amongst fans.
As for the Wolves, I'm not sure Beal's decision impacts them in any way. I don't see him being a potential fit in Minnesota despite the obvious talent that he is. I'd also rather pay D'Angelo Russell $30-million a year than pay Beal $45-million a year. And no, I'm not advocating for the Wolves to actually spend that much on D-Lo. I just don't believe Beal is $15-million better annually, or worth approximately 12-percent more against the cap.