Bradley Beal could have played in OKC Thunder with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal was recently on All Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, where he discussed his contract with Wizards, Last Dance and taking inspiration from NBA greats like Allen Iverson, Ray Allen & Dwayne Wade. When talking about Wizards, Bradley Beal also discussed how he was almost traded to Oklahoma City Thunder years ago. 

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Bradley Beal could have ended up playing with OKC Thunder with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook

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In 2012, Oklahoma City Thunder came close to winning NBA Championship but lost to LeBron James and Miami Heat in five games. James Harden was traded to Houston Rockets and OKC Thunder are yet to reach NBA Finals. team acquired Kevin Martin and draft pick in return.

However, Bradley Beal was also apparently an option for team. While on podcast, 26-year-old Beal revealed how he was almost traded to OKC Thunder. If trade would have gone through, Bradley Beal would be with Thunder and Harden would have landed in Washington. 

According to Beal, y were sitting in draft room when his nt told him he might end up going to OKC. Bradely Beal recalls being slightly confused as he had only worked out for Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets. He elaborated that deal was to trade Harden to Wizards. OKC Thunder would trade up to third or second pick, pick him and n trade Harden to Washington for him. He added that he could have ended up with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, but decision was made last minute. 

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Beal was drafted by Washington Wizards and has been with team for eight seasons w. Before 2019-20 season was suspended, Beal was averaging career-high 30.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. As per recent reports, Brooklyn Nets are looking to acquire Beal to play with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Though this could be a second opportunity for Beal to play with Durant, he has stated that he has plans yet to play for ar team. 

(Im source: NBA.com)