The Philadelphia 76ers have a pretty darn good duo in the form of James Harden and Joel Embiid as they get set to chase a championship in 2022. They also have a good young player in the form of Tyrese Maxey who could be the third player of a potential Big 3 that opposing teams will have to contend with.
However, what about another All-Star? Bradley Beal has been getting it done with the Washington Wizards throughout his career, but due to the franchise’s inability to win in the playoffs, it might be time to move on.
Former NBA champion Andrew Bogut believes that Beal might be wanting to join the Sixers. He said on his podcast “Rogue and Bogues” (h/t to NBC Sports):
I’ve heard a pretty big rumor from some people that are pretty close to the situation in the NBA: Big three to Philly. Brad Beal is trying to get to Philadelphia in the offseason to team up with Harden and Embiid.
Philly’s desperate, obviously, to try to get off (Tobias) Harris, anyway. They have been for a while. And I think they’re even more desperate now to free up that cap space somehow. It will most likely have to be a sign-and-trade with Philly. But don’t be surprised if a big three forms in Philly. That’s the word on the street.
The Sixers will have to find a way to move Harris’ big contract, but with a guy like Beal joining Harden, Embiid, and Maxey, that would be one extremely tough team to stop. Beal is out for the 2021-22 season due to wrist surgery, but he was averaging 23.2 points and 6.6 assists in 40 games before the surgery.
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