WATCH: Bradley Beal becomes only NBA player with no-trade clause

Jan. 13, 2025 – 02:05 – It’s clear that Bradley Beal hasn’t been blowing smoke all this time when he speaks of wanting to be a member of the Washington Wizards for life. Despite several trade rumors over the past few years linking the star shooting guard elsewhere, he’s always remained loyal. Recently Beal had a chance to choose his own destiny of sorts, with the option of shopping around as an unrestricted free agent. He didn’t take that route. Instead, he doubled down, signing a five-year, $251 million extension, keeping him in Washington through the 2026-27 season. But there’s more to the story than just the dollar amount and expiration date.