Bradley Beal Named 'Missing Piece' For Western Conference Contender

Reflecting on the Suns trading for Bradley Beal and what went wrong

Bickley & Marotta, with Tim Ring filling in for Dan Bickley, break down the Bradley Beal trade and how everything went wrong for the Phoenix Suns.

Bradley Beal Named 'Missing Piece' For Western Conference Contender

(Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)   The Phoenix Suns are reportedly very eager to part ways with Bradley Beal, but cutting ties with him isn’t easy. That’s because Beal has a very specific and unique contract, so he has to be deeply involved in any potential trade. Where could Beal go, and who could use him the most? Speaking on Fox Sports, via Fullcourtpass, Jason Mcyntire said that the Los Angeles Lakers would benefit from acquiring Bea…

Does Bradley Beal Make The Lakers NBA Finals Favorites?

Almost every single year, NBA fans, regardless of who they may support, are forced to listen to debates as to whether the Los Angeles Lakers are true title contenders. In the mid-2010s, nobody was seriously having that conversation, but for the better part of the 21st century, the Lakers have been a part of championship talks, regardless of whether they deserved to be or not. These days, it’s very fair to mention the Lakers on the list of potent…