Lonzo Ball Would Reportedly Have to Be Included in Any Lakers-Wizards Trade Involving Bradley Beal
By Brendan Azoff
It's no secret that the Lakers are looking to add at least one more All-Star piece to play alongside LeBron James next season, and their No. 4 overall pick is solid bait in landing one.
However, the Lakers want to acquire Wizards guard Bradley Beal, it appears point guard Lonzo Ball will have to be part of that trade package.
Lonzo Ball would likely have be included in any deal with the Lakers and Wizards revolving around Bradley Beal, per @NBCSWashington.
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 26, 2019
Ball's name has come up in numerous trade talks over the past two seasons, especially in packages that would have been used to acquire the likes of Paul George and Anthony Davis. After a career year from Beal, the Wizards are trying to get as much value in return as possible.
Bradley Beal is the fifth player in NBA history to average 25-5-5 and miss the All-NBA team.
— Basketball Reference (@bball_ref) May 23, 2019
Two (Cousins in 17-18, MJ in 94-95) played fewer than 50 games. The other two were Harden in 15-16 and Clyde Drexler in 88-89 https://t.co/MBDNvH1Kydhttps://t.co/xSQYRGpkoT
Beal had an incredible season, and at only 25 years old, he still has a lot left to offer whatever team he suits up for next season. If he ends up making his way to LA, don't expect to see Lonzo Ball with the Lakers.