The Suns have finally parted ways with Bradley Beal after two disastrous seasons, marking the end of Phoenix’s “big 3.” Beal was given a 5-year, $251 million max contract extension after the 2021-22 season in a deal many considered to be a looming disaster at the time.
Beal was destined to fail in Phoenix. The Suns were left with no cap space to support their stars after spending over $150 million last season between Beal, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker.
The Atlanta Hawks face a potentially similar situation, as Trae Young is expected to hit free agency this offseason.