Sixers Almost Made This Trade For Bradley Beal

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Bradley Beal was on the Sixers' radar.

Over the last couple of years, Bradley Beal has been a part of numerous trade rumors. The Washington Wizards aren't exactly the best destination for a star of his caliber, and there was this belief that he would eventually want to move on, entirely. Well, even if Beal did want a deal, it wasn't going to happen this year as he had to have season-ending surgery on his wrist.

With that being said, it is being reported by The Athletic that the Philadelphia 76ers were very interested in Beal. In fact, before trading Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets, one of their plans was to offer Simmons to the Wizards for a package that included none other than Beal. Needless to say, this would have been a massive trade, albeit not of the same magnitude as the deal with the Nets.

Sixers Almost Made This Trade For Bradley Beal
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Per The Athletic:

"In an alternate universe, a healthy Bradley Beal would have added significant drama to this past trade deadline. The 76ers did their due diligence with the Wizards on Beal throughout the season, but many across the NBA say it was much more than that. Multiple sources said the Sixers worked during the season on a potential trade. Beal faced a decision on whether to force a trade out of Washington and Philadelphia had prominent interest at the deadline if he was cleared to play from his wrist injury. The 76ers’ package would have been centered around Simmons and draft picks, sources said. Several teams beyond Philadelphia would have engaged should the Wizards have opened conversations, but that never happened. Beal ultimately did not request a trade, and underwent season-ending wrist surgery on Feb. 10, the day of the deadline."

As for Beal's future in Washington, it seems like he is content with staying there long-term. Of course, his feelings could change, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will bring you all of the latest news and updates concerning the NBA.

Sixers Almost Made This Trade For Bradley Beal
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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