NBA: 3 best trade destinations for Bradley Beal

People have started showing concerns about the havoc which has been going on in the United States' capital. The Washington Wizards are off to a 5-11 start under players like John Wall and Bradley Beal.

As we know now that everyone on the team is up for a trade, including Wall and Beal, let us discuss the various trade scenarios for the Wizards.

Wall signed a contract extension that will pay him $169 million in the next four years and also includes a 15% trade kicker. There is no way Wizards are getting more than cap space relief from that.

Otto Porter will earn $81.8 million in the next three years. Thanks to the Brooklyn Nets, his contract has a lot of extra benefits to come along because in 2017 Nets wanted him but Wizards matched everything they threw at them and retained Porter. So Porter will also be nothing more than a cap relief for them.

However, Beal has a $127.7 million contract that expires in 2021 and is earning less than the max money. He will be the most valuable resource for them as he has developed to be a great player on and off the ball. Here are three possible destinations for Beal.

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3) Charlotte Hornets

Beal against Charlotte Hornets

Kemba Walker is on fire right now and Michael Jordan, the co-owner of the Hornets, is sure that Walker will be the star face of the Hornets. According to Shams Charania, Hornets will resign Walker this summer.

They definitely need another star in the team besides Walker to play big and improve their situation. Bringing Beal to Charlotte would help Walker create spaces and adds a three-point shooter to the team. Beal is a versatile player who is great on and off the ball.

Dan Favale of Bleacher Report suggests the following package for the trade:

Hornets get Bradley Beal and Jeff Green.

Wizards get Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Malik Monk, Jeremy Lamb 2019 first-round pick and 2020 second-round pick

2) Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers v Washington Wizards

Jimmy Butler joined the 76ers and is already proving his worth with a clutch three-pointer recently. The 76ers have a theoretical possibility to land Beal, at least for the current season. Bringing Beal could make them real contenders for the championship.

JJ Reddick is the go-to shooter for the 76ers and Beal coming to Philly could add another three-point shooter to them. Beal can shoot the clutch three as well as clear space for the other shooters.

Dario Saric and Robert Covington were great two-way players for them. The arrival of Beal would add another such player with Butler already playing his part.

Markelle Fultz has been a problem for the 76ers as he has been struggling with his shoulder and can be let go in this case along with Wilson Chandler. This deal would work moneywise.

Paul Hudrick of NBCPhiladelphia.com suggests the following trade:

76ers get Bradley Beal

Wizards get Markelle Fultz and Wilson Chandler

1) Los Angeles Lakers

Bradley Beal with Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton

The Los Angeles Lakers might have started to figure out things, but they are no way a championship team yet. To be fair, LeBron James is carrying all the weight of the team. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been horrible this season, and so has Lonzo Ball. The three-point shooting has been below average for the team with Kyle Kuzma particularly struggling in that regard.

The Lakers can surely give away a few pieces and place another star around LeBron. Bradley will not only provide a three-point option but his explosiveness to the basket. He is strong mentally and is capable of taking that clutch shot. Also, he is aggressive on the defensive end which is the need of the hour for the Lakers.

Dan Favale of Bleacher Report suggests the following package for the trade:

Laker get Bradley Beal, Thomas Bryant and Jeff Green.

Wizards get Michael Beasley, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram