The Suns were undoubtedly the most disappointing team of the year, with a Big Three configuration, but they could barely make the playoffs, and then they were swept out of the tournament in the first round without a fight. It looks like they can't even get into the top 10 in the league, let alone winning the championship. There are a number of reasons for this, but I think it was a big failure to get Bill.
With an annual salary of more than 40 million, he plays at the level of a role player, and his role overlaps with Booker, the two are uncomfortable with each other when they are on the court, and his own state is not good. The excessively high salary has led to a deformed lineup for the Suns. Therefore, the American media FW suggested that the Suns stop the loss in time, trade Beal away, and released 5 major players: Jazz 2 for 2, Grizzlies 3 for 1, Kings 3 for 2. Although Beal has the right to veto the trade, he has no championship hope in the Suns, and he is not happy to play, and the probability of agreeing to the trade is very high.
Jazz 2 for 2: Send Sexton, Clarkson, get Beal, Eubanks
The Jazz need to be more competitive, with Markkanen, an All-Star interior player, but fishing for two seasons in a row, their backcourt personnel are not a good fit for the current team. Beal is a huge improvement for the Jazz, who knows how to lead the team as a boss and will also be able to combine with Markkanen. The Jazz have a lot of salary space right now and are perfectly open to Beal's big contract.
Sexton addresses the Suns' point guard problem, and Clarkson addresses the Suns' lack of strength on the bench. Of course, the Suns themselves already have too many guards, so after completing this deal, they need to make follow-up trades, such as trading Allen for defensive type forwards and interior lines.
Grizzlies 3-for-1: Send Kennard, Clark, Konchar, get Beal
The Grizzlies did not make the playoffs, although it was due to injuries, but they did need to be strengthened, Beal and Morant, Bane formed a very strong backcourt lineup, three different types can complement each other, plus Jackson on the inside, the Grizzlies will make a big difference.
Kennard has good passing ability and shooting, he was once the first on the three-point shooting percentage list, and will strengthen the Suns' outside firepower, Clark is athletic and defensive, and is the forward that the Suns need, Konchar's stats are average, but his role is not bad, and his defense is not bad, and he can be used as a major point guard substitute. This plan is mainly to help the Suns break up and get rid of Beal's big contract.
Kings 3-for-2: Send Huerter, Barnes, Lyles, get Bill, Ball
After a year of revival, the Kings stopped the play-offs this year, and of course they are not to blame, the West is too rolled, which also forces the Kings to make changes. Huerter and Barnes are both Kings starters, both are more than two meters tall, which helps the Suns improve their height and defense, and Lyles can strengthen the interior and even allow the Suns to send a two-tower lineup. Booker and Durant are both mid-range shooters, and they don't eat much space on the offensive end, so they won't be affected much. And the Kings form Fox + Bill + Monk, and the backcourt strength is already one of the best in the league.
Pistons 2-for-1: Send Fournier, Wiseman, get Beal
This is not a good plan, because Wiseman has proven himself many times that he is really not suitable to stay in the NBA, and the Suns should continue to give him a chance? Fournier himself is not good defensively, and his form has declined badly, and the three-point shooting is no longer accurate. The only good thing, of course, is that the Suns can free up salary space and reduce the pressure on the luxury tax.
Hornets 3-for-1: Send Bertans, Grant Williams, Cody Martin, get Beal
Gwee's defense and three-point shooting are good, and he also likes to play against stars, which is suitable for strong teams to bring in. Martin is just trying to make up for his salary, but his athleticism and energy can still help the team. In exchange for Bertans, it is for his expiring contract, insisting on a year can release 16 million salaries, and then the Suns will not have to pay luxury tax. The Hornets haven't made the playoffs in years, and they desperately need a successful season to build confidence, so it's perfectly fine to bet on Beal.