is under contract with the through the 2021-22 season with a player option for 2022-23, and he reportedly wants to see improvements to the roster while he's still the go-to option.
Chris Miller of NBC Sports Washington reported the news, noting Beal wants the Wizards to improve enough to make a run at an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
This comes after Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported Washington and the Houston Rockets had engaged in trade discussions about a potential Russell Westbrook-for-John Wall swap, although there is "no traction yet.