The first off-season domino fell when Bradley Beal became a member of the Phoenix Suns. The long-time Wizards star has waived his no trade clause to join forces with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and if he’s not traded, Deandre Ayton. That gives the Suns the best top four- combo in the league, but depletes their depth and future cap flexibility. Does it matter? Is this #NewOwnerSyndrome? Does having Kevin Durant mean you have to push your chips in?
Heading to Washington will be Chris Paul (stay tuned as the L.A. teams seem to be calling) former Sixer Landry Shamet, several second round picks and pick swaps.