Bradley Beal finally made a decision, refusing to exercise US$36.4 million in player rights to test the free agent market. Of course, he can still renew his contract with the Wizards with a new contract, but it is worth noting that this decision will add more uncertainty to the already complicated situation between Bradley and the Wizards.
Adrian Wojnarowski reports:
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal declined his $36.4 million option and becomes a free agent, @PrioritySports agent Mark Bartelstein tells ESPN. Bill is eligible to sign a 5-year max deal with the Wizards - or a 4-year deal elsewhere.
Beal has been linked to a move away from Washington over the past few seasons. Before trading Russell Westbrook, the Los Angeles Lakers were considered a potential new owner for Beal. Recently, Boston Celtics and Miami Heat have also received attention as potential new homes for Beal.
The situation of these scattered teams is much better than that of the Wizards, which definitely affected Bill's decision on this free agent. Now every team in the league will try to lure Beal away from the Wizards, and some voices believe that the Boston Celtics have an advantage in the competition. We are still hours away from the start of free agency, and once that period begins, a lot of questions will be answered.
