Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is set to hit the open market when free agency begins Thursday.
Beal's agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the shooting guard has declined his $36.4 million player option. By declining the option, Beal is now eligible to sign a four-year deal with any other team in the NBA or re-sign with the Wizards on a five-year max contract.
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