Phoenix Suns Receive: G Bradley Beal, G/F Ben Simmons
Brooklyn Nets Receive: G Chris Paul, F Jae Crowder, 2024 First-Round Pick via Suns
Washington Wizards Receive: C Deandre Ayton, 2023 Second-Round Pick via Suns, 2024 Second-Round Pick via Suns, 2025 Second-Round Pick via Suns
First of all… Let’s just say, wow! What a shakeup of the NBA would this trade scenario be?
For the Phoenix Suns part, they would send away Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder, a first-rounder, and three second-rounders. In return, Phoenix receives stars Bradley Beal and Ben Simmons.
This deal is an exciting shake-up for a Suns franchise that has been so close to a title in recent years. Though teams that close to a ring don’t typically shake things up, the Suns are a unique case.
For the Brooklyn Nets, the deal is pretty simple. Send out Simmons, add Paul, Crowder, and a first-round pick.
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The Washington Wizards in this deal would send out longtime franchise staple Bradley Beal but would receive a new centerpiece in Ayton plus three second-rounders.
Let’s look closely at the case for this NBA trade scenario for the Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets, and Washington Wizards.