Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is expected to decline his $36.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and enter unrestricted free agency this summer, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
There were rumblings for several years about Beal's future with the Wizards, but those were quieted for a bit in October 2019 when he signed a two-year, $72 million extension with the organization.
That deal ensured he would play the entire 2019-20 season in Washington, since NBA rules prohibit his contract from being traded for six months.
Taking over as the face of Wizards basketball with John Wall out of action because of injuries, Beal continued his evolution into an elite scorer and superstar talent.