{"id":1488529,"date":"2022-03-05T10:29:16","date_gmt":"2022-03-05T15:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1488529"},"modified":"2022-03-05T10:29:17","modified_gmt":"2022-03-05T15:29:17","slug":"bradley-beal-2-words-hint-246-million-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/bradley-beal-2-words-hint-246-million-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Bradley Beal Used 2 Words to Hint at His Impending $246 Million Decision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bradley Beal is about to enter the most important offseason of his NBA career. The 28-year-old is eligible to sign massive contract extension with the Washington Wizards<\/a> this summer, but he could just as easily test free agency and sign with a contender for less money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might make sense for Beal to chase a championship outside of Washington<\/a>, but he recently sent a two-word message that should leave Wizards fans optimistic about his impending decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bradley Beal will soon be eligible to sign a $246 million extension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Brooklyn Nets | Scott Taetsch\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Beal is about to face a potentially career-altering decision about his future. Once the offseason rolls around, he'll have to decide whether to sign his $36.4 million player option or decline and test the free agency market. The third option? Decline the option and sign a five-year, $246 million extension to remain with the Wizards until 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering he's about to finish up his 10th year in Washington with nothing to show for it, Beal might be tempted to bail on his longtime team for a real contender. But Beal has been adament in the past that he wants to bring a championship to Washington. He just needs more help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three-time All-Star is out for the rest of the year due to a wrist injury, but he plans on using that time to gauge if the Wizards would be a wise investment moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“As crazy as this sounds, this is a blessing in disguise too,” Beal told reporters on Thursday, per ESPN<\/a>. “Because I can see the team, I can see our young guys develop, I can see Coach [Wes Unseld Jr.] continue to develop too. I can see us grow as a team. I don't have to rush to a decision, I don't have to rush to anything.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beal surely won't rush his decision, but he might already be leaning one way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beal used two words to hint at his future plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When Bradley Beal was asked just now if "it's fair" to say that he's leaning toward re-signing with the Wizards this offseason, Beal responded, "That's fair."<\/p>— Josh Robbins (@JoshuaBRobbins) March 3, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>