Beal, who is 30 years old, secured a lucrative four-year, $207.7 million deal with the Wizards, which the Suns opted to absorb in a bold “all in” move during the recent offseason. However, Beal’s availability alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker has been limited due to persistent health issues, despite his hefty contract. Furthermore, his contract includes a no-trade clause.
According to Smith, Beal’s annual average value (AAV) exceeding $50 million is unjustified. His on-court production does not justify such a high salary, especially considering his injury-proneness. Moreover, the inclusion of a player option further complicates matters, granting Beal control over his circumstances even in his age-33 season.
