Lakers Trade Rumors: $251,019,650 guard interested in forming 'Big 3' with LeBron James and Anthony Davis

With the Feb. 7 NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, rumors are intensifying about star players potentially moving to new teams. Amid the trade rumors and buzz, Phoenix Suns insider John Gambadoro reported on Bradley Beal's interest in forming a "Big 3" alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis with the Lakers.

Beal, currently on a five-year, $251,019,650 million contract, holds a no-trade clause. However, according to Gambadoro, the star guard is open to waiving his no-trade clause to join four teams, including the Lakers.

"As for Beal the no-trade looms large," Gambadoro tweeted. "He could have went to Milwaukee before he ended up in Phoenix but that was turned down.

"Have heard he would waive no trade for LA, Miami, Denver but I do believe there are a few others that he could ultimately decide work for him."

The news follows the Suns' recent decision to move Bradley Beal from the starting lineup to a bench role.

Beal came off the bench during the Suns' 109-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday and delivered an impressive performance. The three-time All-Star recorded 25 points on 10 of 15 shooting, including 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while adding three rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block.

After the game, Beal addressed his move to the bench and made a bold statement amidst ongoing trade rumors surrounding his future.

"If so, I need to be addressed because I hold the cards," Beal said when asked about Suns' decision to move him to the bench was part of a bigger picture. "Until I'm addressed and somebody says something different, then I'll be a Sun."

Lakers fans on Bradley Beal

Lakers fans were buzzing after reports surfaced about Bradley Beal's interest in joining the Purple and Gold. The fanbase shared candid reactions, actively debating the potential pros and cons if the move were to materialize.

"No. Why do we want retreads? If he cannot play with Durant and Booker, what makes any of us think he works here?" a fan commented.

"Hell no especially silly considering they’d be trade rotation guys did the and or picks. Zero chance," commented another fan.

"yep, we need a guy that could score the ball," a user wrote.

"Yes. LsBron will make him better," a fan said.

Recently, the Lakers made a notable trade, sending D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three future second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.