Before the start of this season, Bradley Beal received an offer from the Washington Wizards to renew for four years at a rate of $ 181 million that he can accept at any time during the course. However, the player preferred to wait to qualify for the 235 million in five years that would ensure a maximum veteran contract. The term for the signing of said contract begins once the current season is over. Although Beal has made it known that he will most likely end up hearing other offers in free agency.
In his talk with Chris Haynes for the podcast Posted Up from Yahoo Sports, the star of the capital franchise outlines his contractual plans. I have time, so I’m going to keep my letters for now. I would like to have the power to decide my future because it is the first time that I am in this situation. I am totally committed to the team and I would like to see that commitment repaid. “
Basically, Beal knows that no one can offer him better salary conditions than his current team, but he also wants to see what kinds of projects are interested in him. “I think there is a point where you have to be somewhat selfish, and I think that time has come. It’s my 10th year in the league. His current contract was signed in 2019 for 70 million in two years from 2020, and everything indicates that he will reject the player option he opts for this summer.
The player also did not attach much importance to information that Tommy Shepard and the Wizards management should already know. During the rest of the interview, Beal took the opportunity to be fully satisfied with the direction of the team, as well as with all the new additions. It also revealed how happy he is that Russell Westbrook was able to fulfill his dream of returning to Los Angeles to play for his childhood team.
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