Upon hearing the unfortunate news that John Wall was going to need season-ending surgery a few days ago, many immediately wrote off the Washington Wizards and went over to the NBA Trade Machine to devise ways of adding Bradley Beal to their team of choice. From at least the perspective of the New Orleans Pelicans, there’s a strong argument to be made that Otto Porter Jr. makes for the more attainable and smarter target.
Beal is no doubt a more valuable player than Porter, and his contract is the only bargain in the room.