It's been just over a year and a half since the Phoenix Suns gave the Washington Wizards a metaphorical Get Out of Jail Free card, taking on the majority of Bradley Beal 's quarter- billion dollar contract in exchange for Chris Paul — who was traded to Golden State just 12 days later — Landry Shamet,

After years in Eastern Conference purgatory, the Washington Wizards finally look like a franchise heading in the right direction, which is why it was wise to not pursue a plan to acquire Beal at the trade deadline.

The Washington Wizards gave the concept of a reunion with shooting guard Bradley Beal some "legitimate contemplation," according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Whether Beal would have "blessed" the idea of the trade going through is up in the air,