if Beal decides to move on from Washington and become a free agent in 2021, the associate — who requested anonymity because he’s not authorized to speak on Beal’s behalf — said he expects the Heat to receive serious consideration.
The associate would not call the Heat or any specific team the favorite if Beal decides to leave Washington, noting other teams also would be considered.
And Beal, 26, will continue to give thought to signing long-term with the Wizards because, as the associate said, he’s loyal by nature, appreciates Washington not only for drafting him but also treating him respectfully and soliciting his opinion throughout this offseason.
The Wizards, at this point, have been given no reason to believe he wants to go elsewhere. And they likely won’t trade him unless they are given that indication.
Via Barry Jackson
My assumption from all the noise and this last tibit on Beal. I think the Heat may weigh their chances on seeing if Beal does a Anthony Davis and inform the team of his intentions prior to the summer of 2021. A slim but possible chance a deal can be made next summer.
