"Deal might happen in next 24 hours": Fans erupt as $50,203,930 All-Star reportedly interested in forming "Big 3" with Giannis Antetokounmpo
Social media erupted on Tuesday following reports of Bradley Beal’s interest in teaming up with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Milwaukee Bucks. According to NBA insider John Gambadoro, the Phoenix Suns star guard is considering waiving his no-trade clause to form a “Big 3” alongside Giannis and Damian Lillard in Milwaukee.
With Beal’s no-trade clause granting him full control over any potential move, the Suns would require his consent to facilitate a trade. The three-time All-Star’s reported willingness to waive the clause marks a significant development in the ongoing trade window.
Fans wasted no time reacting to the news, flooding social media with unfiltered opinions about the possibility of Beal, who is making $50,203,930 in the 2024-25 season, joining the Bucks.
"This deal might happen in next 24 hours," a fan commented.
"If Lillard, Middleton, & Giannis hasn’t worked out. What makes them think that Beal that didn’t do much in the playoffs for the Wizards, and barely for the Suns is going to help them? Trades always sound good!" commented another fan.
"For real? Milwaukee will be the fav to win the East then," a fan wrote.
"Is Milwaukee Bucks ready to get Bradley Beal while they are already an old team," wrote another fan.
"The Milwaukee Bucks have won the nba championship 2025," a fan said.
"We were stupid for the AG hiring, and we were really dumb for the Doc hiring. If we trade for BRADLEY BEAL, I will lose the little hope I have for this team and franchise," said another fan.
This news comes as Kevin Durant and the Suns continue to explore ways to further enhance their roster, having already made a few notable moves.
Bradley Beal's blunt statement on trade rumors
Earlier this season, Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer made the decision to move Bradley Beal out of the starting lineup. Beal was then asked if the move was related to trade rumors and the veteran guard responded with a blunt and straightforward answer.
"If so, I need to be addressed because I hold the cards," Beal said. "Until I am addressed and somebody says something differently, I'll be a Sun."
Beal returned to action during the Suns' 118-92 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday after missing two games due to injury. The veteran guard delivered a steady performance, scoring five points on 2 of 4 shooting, including 1 of 2 from beyond the arc. He also contributed three rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes.