NBA Trade Rumors: Bradley Beal Could Join Kevin Durant In Brooklyn

Bradley Beal has been included in several trade talks this offseason. The Washington Wizards have since reiterated that they are not interested in dealing the two-time All-Star to prospective NBA teams.

However, basketball critics have said that the situation could change at a moments notice, especially if Beal decides to opt-out of his contract extension.

There have been various reports alleging that 26-year-old shooting guard could join forces with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in Los Angeles.

The pieces that the Wizards could acquire from the Clippers could drastically improve their chances for a deep playoff run.

However, Zach Lowe of ESPN considers the Brooklyn Nets as a possible destination for the premier all-around scorer.

In his article, Lowe said that Brooklyn could add additional star power, considering Kevin Durant's status for the rest of the season.

Durant suffered a season-ending Achilles tear on game five of the NBA finals and could miss the rest of the 2019-2020 season.

Lowe stated that Brooklyn has "a bundle of young players and a cupboard full of picks."

He added that adding Bradley Beal could improve the Net's chances of going deep in the playoffs, considering Kyrie Irving's questionable leadership skills.

The Nets acquired Kevin Durant, Deandre Jordan and Irving this summer while retaining key pieces like Spencer Dinwiddie and Joe Harris.

Lowe also said that the Nets might want to have a more "bankable star power" and Beal perfectly fits that image.

The Nets could add a couple of future picks and sacrifice Dzanan Musa, Taurean Prince and Caris LeVert to gain Bradley Beal.

Taurean Prince is a proven hustle guy that averaged 13.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists while shooting 44.1 percent on the field.

He also did that on an average of 28.2 minutes per game and has tremendously improved his three-point shooting average, this year he shot 39 percent behind the arc.

Dzanan Musa is a good project. The 20-year-old Bosnian small-forward has shown flashes of brilliance in the 2018 NBA Summer League. He can blossom into a dependable forward that can shoot from the outside.

Caris LeVert could also bring the needed energy back to Washington. The athletic combo guard averaged 13.7 points last season with 3.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting a respectable 42.9 percent from the field.

Meanwhile, Beal's arrival in Brooklyn could help boost their offensive capabilities. There is no doubt that Irving, Durant and Dinwiddie will be the focal point on offense while Deandre will be the team's defensive anchor.

With Durant's absence, Beal could easily step up the floor and score. Last season the premier shooting guard averaged 25.6 points per game, along with five rebounds and 5.5 assists.