A Bradley Beal buyout, if the Suns were to seriously pursue one, would require a significant concession from Beal himself. For Phoenix to stay within the league’s 15% dead cap threshold and legally execute a waive-and-stretch strategy, Beal would need to agree to reduce his payout.

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A buyout could save the Suns nearly $200 million in luxury taxes and allow Beal to join any team. Beal's no-trade clause would be voided in a buyout scenario. Trading Bradley Beal should be the first option for the Phoenix Suns if they’re looking to part ways with him,