Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal remains open to trades under the right conditions before entering the new season, a stance he expressed before the 2024-25 trade deadline, that is, if there is a "suitable next team," he would be willing to waive the trade veto included in his contract.

Beal's current contract with the Suns is still at its peak, with an annual salary of $ 53.67 million in the 2025-26 season , which is not only among the league's top salaries, but also one of the most difficult obstacles in his trade process. According to previous reports by ESPN , Beal had expressed his willingness to join the Miami Heat, but due to the full trade veto clause in his contract, any trade must be approved by him, putting the Suns in a passive position in potential negotiations.

Sources pointed out that although Beal is open to a possible trade, he still prefers to stay in Phoenix. In this regard, TA pointed out that family factors and personal life rhythm are important considerations for Beal to make a decision. His family has fully adapted to the living environment in Phoenix, his wife and children also like the local community very much, and Beal himself does not want to disrupt the stability of his family due to a trade.

Since transferring from the Washington Wizards to the Suns, Bill has moved his family focus to Phoenix, and the Suns once hoped that he could form a " Big Three " with Durant and Booker to challenge the championship . However, the overall performance of the Suns in the 2024-25 season did not meet expectations. The aging lineup and frequent injuries, coupled with the adjustment of the coaching staff, the team has obvious problems in tactical running-in and depth configuration. There are even rumors that Durant is also interested in looking for another club.

Fred Katz added in the article that although Bill expressed his willingness to cooperate with the trade, it does not mean that he is eager to leave the team. On the contrary, he hopes to see the Suns management optimize the lineup structure and improve the team's competitiveness, rather than using him as a " sacrifice " for reconstruction or adjustment .

Considering Bill's contract amount, trade veto, health status and his influence in the locker room, any team that wants to get Bill needs to be fully prepared in terms of economy and competition. Unless there is a clear championship plan and team structure that impresses Bill himself, he is likely to continue to wear the Suns jersey to fight in the new season.