After a disappointing exit from the 2022-23 NBA playoffs, the Phoenix Suns are looking to revamp their roster with some big moves. One of them is adding the three-time All-Star Bradley Beal into the mix. While this move may benefit the Suns extensively, another update regarding the Beal trade has the fans on social media urging the NBA to launch an investigation.
The act of team representatives talking to players from rival teams without permission is considered tampering in the NBA. But is it still tampering if the player?s agent and the luring team?s CEO are from the same household?
Tampering involved in the Bradley Beal trade?
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
After the Miami Heat were considered the front runners to land Bradley Beal, the Phoenix Suns came into the picture and swooped the trade in their favor. This trade will end up forming a new big three in Phoenix, full of offensive firepower.
Now Kevin Durant will have Bradley Beal to share the ball with, apart from already having Devin Booker in the team?s lineup. But an update given by Front Office Sports revealed an aspect of the trade that is leading fans to have some doubt regarding the whole ordeal.
According to FOS, Bradley Beal?s agent is Mark Bartelstein. He is also the father of the Phoenix Suns CEO, Josh Bartelstein. Given that they are both related, fans are convinced that something unethical may have taken place to lure Beal to Phoenix.
Now, it may seem a bit fishy as the Heat were willing to offer the Washington Wizards a better deal along with future first-round picks as well. But on the other hand, it may as well be that Beal may have wanted to play with KD and Booker.
However, given that the Miami Heat just made it to the NBA Finals whereas the Suns were eliminated in the second round, fans are skeptical about how the Suns ended up winning this trade.
Fans urge the league to investigate
The Phoenix Suns are barely giving the Washington Wizards worthwhile pieces in return for Bradley Beal, according to fans. Yet, the Wizards are still leaning towards making a deal with the Suns, leaving the NBA world in a state of doubt.
One fan tweeted, ?NBA plz investigate.?
NBA plz investigate
— KUZ SZN (0-82) and (0-17) (@ExcitedWizfan) June 18, 2023
While another one commented, ?Tampering.?
Tampering
— Daily Grind Fantasy Sports (@DGFantasy) June 18, 2023
Here are a few more reactions from fans on Twitter.
Needs investigation
— Rich Executive 🌟 (@WWaveboy) June 18, 2023
Not surprising. All front office moves are based on relationships.
— Capo (@ssjcedd) June 18, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Collusion/conflict of interest. The league should look into rescinding this trade or have the Suns offer a better package because this trade is not of equal value.
— N/A (@readthepagebio) June 18, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Many fans are under the impression that there may have been something else at work that led Beal to the Suns. Let?s see if the NBA does launch an investigation into this matter after all.
Watch This Story – John Wall-Bradley Beal, LeBron James-Kyrie Irving, and other NBA brotherhood moments