The one thing theyâve been missing is a star who can carry them back to that upper echelon of teams. 1677091 Productions 58,969 views The Spurs eventually came away with a 146-143 victory in OT — yes it only went to one overtime. Their legendary run of playoff appearances, with more than a few titles mixed in along the way, is one of the most impressive runs in NBA history. St. Louis is currently atop the NL Central with a record of 18-13. If Washington decides that itâs time to hit the reset button the Spurs should be ready to pounce. If the Wizards demanded Walker be included in any deal that sends Beal away then so be it. Dejounte Murray might be the only one who would be held back, both due to the positional overlap with Wall and his importance to the team, but every player and asset in the Spurs war chest would have to be in play. Beal put up an electric performance in an overtime loss to the Spurs. The Wizards had two notable players absent from their injury report ahead of Monday nights game against the Spurs: Bradley Beal and Rui Hachimura. The last two years have been rough but the winning culture thatâs been built over the past two decades is still strong in San Antonio. Prior to the game against San Antonio, Wizards coach Scott Brooks spoke with excitement to get his team back out on the floor. Due to the massive gap in games, the Wizards have played significantly fewer games than other teams in the conference. San Antonio Spurs need to explore the Murray-White backcourt in final stretch. Heâs equally comfortable putting the ball on the floor and attacking the basket or spotting up for easy looks from outside. Recent roster additions were the reason the Wizards were able to return to action. San Antonio Spurs overcome Bradley Beal's 45-point effort to snap Washington Wizards' win streak. The idea of adding Bradley Beal to this team seems fantastic and like a “home-run” acquisition, but something like this may only work in 2K21. If the Wizards would be more inclined to shoot for the playoffs again and view pairing DeRozan and John Wall as a way to make that happen then the Spurs could be able to add enough to the pot to make things happen. The Spurs' three-game winning streak is over. That should give you a rough idea of what the fit would look like. Stats. Adding Beal to the Roster might be the start of it. All Rights Reserved. There are going to be some spots during the game where we might be a little tired. Beal is an All-NBA level talent entering the prime of his career. But that pick, as well as another first down the road, would likely have to be included in any larger deal that gets San Antonio the star they need. Bradley Beal 2016 Season Highlights - Duration: 9:31. For all the potential he has shown, thatâs all weâve seen: potential. âI donât like losing. For decades the San Antonio Spurs have been viewed as one of the smartest, most well-run franchises in American sports. Imagine if DeMar suddenly fell in love with threeâs and started putting up eight per game? But as much credit as we give the Spurs leadership for putting together competitive roster after competitive roster, theyâve also gotten incredibly lucky. He played college basketball for the Florida Gators before being selected by the Wizards with the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft.Beal was selected in the 2013 NBA All-Rookie First Team, and is a three-time NBA All-Star We were playing decent basketball.". His team’s record in that span? Heâs a top tier scorer, currently ranked fourth in points per game, and a skilled playmaker. Spurs are struggling with the old school style of play of theirs and need to change the dimensions a bit. Published 03 Dec 2018, 10:55 IST Bradley Beal extended his 30-point scoring streak to four consecutive games, while Russell Westbrook struggled in the Wizards' return, finishing with just nine points while shooting 27.3 percent from the field. © 2021 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. After having six straight games postponed due to a lack of players as a result of the league's health and safety protocols amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Wizards finally took the floor again against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Bradley Beal, Wizards fall to Spurs in return to court after nearly two weeks of no games, six postponements Washington's last game came against the Phoenix Suns … by. Schedule. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | Itâs something that hasnât happened to this franchise since 1997 and it would be interesting to see what the front office could do with their highest draft pick in over twenty years. Cassius Winston #5. The league's leading scorer shot 37 times and dropped 45 points. After one particularly frustrating loss, he spoke with Kurt Helin of NBC Sports about how this season has taken a toll on him. One of the best things about Bealâs game is how easily it meshes with almost any style. I might have to call a few quicker timeouts … I hope we can just start playing where we left off. The Washington Wizards poor record already cost Bradley Beal an All-Star spot this season. Wizards Quick Links. In the 10 games he has played he has averaged 34.9 points, 5 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. The Spurs snapped the Wizards’ eight-game winning streak with a 146-143 victory in Washington. Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards. Heâs bound by his contract but he can sure make life difficult for the team if they were to decide not to bend to his request. We're going to go out there and give great effort, give ourselves a chance to compete and I think it's going to come down to -- there's going to be some rust. section: | slug: bradley-beal-wizards-fall-to-spurs-in-return-to-court-after-nearly-two-weeks-of-no-games-six-postponements | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | Bradley Beal said he makes it a point to always be respectful to the officials when talking to them in games. As we saw this summer with Paul George, thereâs very little a team can do when a star player decides they want out. Heâs having a bit of a down year in terms of 3-point percentage but has knocked down 37 percent of his looks from deep over the course of his career. Theyâve made the playoffs every year since the three greats set off into the sunset but theyâve never been quite as threatening as they once were. WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 26: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against the San Antonio Spurs on April 26, 2021, 2021 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. If a winning culture is important to Beal, and it sounds like it is, he would be hard-pressed to find a team with a stronger culture than the Spurs. Bradley Beal #3. Next: What would the Spurs have to give up. San Antonio Spurs overcome Bradley Beal's 45-point effort to snap Washington Wizards' win streak | … They have been missing John Wall as the star guard continues to work his way back from a torn Achilles. Player empowerment and movement are at an all-time high right now and if Beal decides itâs time for him to leave DC thereâs only so much the Wizards can do to keep him there. DeMar DeRozan had 37 points and 10 assists for the Spurs and didn’t even sniff a 3-point shot. Despite those additions, though, Washington is still extremely shorthanded with Deni Avdija, Davis Bertans, Troy Brown Jr., Rui Hachimura, Ish Smith and Moe Wagner all still out due to health protocols, and Thomas Bryant out for the season. The Wizards are … Bradley Beal - Career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the NBA and NCAA. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. As John Wall missed more and more time due to a variety of injuries, Beal was asked to run more of the offense. Heâs now setting up teammates on 28.4 percent of the Wizardsâ possessions when he is on the floor. He stepped up and has gradually increased his assist numbers in each of the last four years. Ish Smith #14. But whoâs to say that Wall will be the same when he returns, or that Beal will still want to be in Washington at that point? One area of Bealâs game that has drastically improved over the past three years has been his playmaking ability. Next: Beal's potential fit with the Spurs. The top-seeded 76ers (12-5), for instance, have played 17 games thus far, compared to Washington's 12. January 24, 2021. Report: Wizards willing to discuss John Wall, Bradley Beal in trades https://t.co/fll6YVL2LL pic.twitter.com/45jCWCJh3u — NBC Sports (@NBCSports) November 19, 2018 Wall and Beal have been hot commodities since entering the NBA, but speculation about their future has grown increasingly louder this season as Washington has stumbled out of the gates with a dismal 6-11 record. "I know one thing -- we're going to give great effort," Brooks said of his team. Depth Chart. Bradley Beal (45 points) Highlights vs. San Antonio Spurs Your ticket to the action: watch the whole league or your favorite team, choose a single game, or check out more options. (Nick Wass/AP) As they search for direction going forward the San Antonio Spurs should have their eyes set on bringing Bradley Beal to the Alamo City. It’ll be a make-or-break year for coach Scott Brooks, as he’ll be in the final year of his contract unless he surprisingly gets an extension. Beal originally described the pain as encompassing both his shin and calf but he evidently showed enough progress to avoid landing on the injury report Monday. 1-5. The Washington Wizards haven't played a game in nearly two weeks, but that streak has thankfully come to an end. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at Heâs played some of his best basketball in the silver and black and has been the one guy the Spurs can really lean on for stretches at a time. https://sports.yahoo.com/bradley-beal-buzzer-beater-vs-020100735.html Bradley Beal Trade Rumors: Raptors Interested in Pursuing Wizards Star ... to take a 2023 first-round pick as part of the deal since its 2019 first-rounder is already owed to the San Antonio Spurs. The Washington Wizards appear to want to compete next season, with John Wall coming back to join Bradley Beal in the backcourt. Los Angeles Lakers (36-25, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (27-34, 10th in the Eastern Conference) BOTTOM LINE: Washington hosts the Los Angeles Lakers after Bradley Beal scored 45 points in the Wizards' 146-143 overtime loss to the Spurs. INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY FRED KATZ (THE ATHLETIC) WITH CREW CHIEF JAMES WILLIAMS FOLLOWING TONIGHT’S SAN ANTONIO SPURS AT WASHINGTON WIZARDS GAME. Prior to the game against the Spurs, they were sidelined for two weeks, while games against the Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers (twice), Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks got postponed as six Wizards players tested positive for the coronavirus and three other players were sidelined after contact tracing determined they might have been exposed to the virus. A fair stance to take. In the meantime, the Wizards have to hope they are able to get healthy because it will be very hard for them to gain ground in a competitive Eastern Conference without a full squad. Iâm sorry â especially winnable games⦠I donât like losing, so [my frustration is] gonna keep building up for me until we starting winning and changing our culture.â. The Spurs and Wizards battled it out in D.C., putting up one of … Bradley Beal speaks out on playing with hobbled eight-man roster in loss vs. Spurs. At the final buzzer, the streaking Spurs come out on top 146-143. We’ll just have to wait and see if the Cardinals are open to an Albert Pujols reunion. Beal, while he is a great player, may not have the same agenda and cannot do the same things Durant could do, which is a main reason why this trade may not make a lot of sense for the Warriors. Raul Neto #19. Isaac Bonga #17. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Spurs News: Young Spurs brought out in road blowout loss to Thunder by Ethan Farina But there are no excuses. As the centerpiece of the trade that sent Kawhi Leonard to Toronto, Spurs fans hoped that DeMar DeRozan could be that star. Washington last played on Jan. 11 -- a 128-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Bradley Beal led all scorers with 33 points, 21 of which came in the third. These additions push Washington over the threshold of eight available players needed to play in an NBA game. 11:12 am ET, NBA DFS picks, lineups, advice, May 8 rankings, Nets vs. Nuggets odds, picks, simulations, Wizards vs. Pacers odds, picks, simulations, Blazers spoil gem from Anthony Davis, leapfrog Lakers, Doncic is fourth-youngest to 5,000 points, Warriors' Lee got COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated, Beal on Westbrook: 'I love everything about him', NBA Power Rankings: Nets moving up with Durant back, Clippers vs. Suns odds, picks, predictions, Suns vs. Cavaliers odds, picks, simulations, Clutch Paul guides Suns to postseason berth. Beal could seamlessly slide into the role currently occupied by DeRozan. Bradley Beal scored 47 points and dished out six assists in the losing effort. As much as Spurs fans love Lonnie Walker, the front office would be out of their minds to walk away if Washington demanded that he be included. Heâs one of the best all-around offensive players in the game and Washington wouldnât move him for just anything. Next. Even earlier this year the Wizards reiterated to Brad Botkin of CBS News that they viewed Beal as a franchise cornerstone and had no interest in trading him. Bradley Beal hit a three-pointer with 0.3 seconds left to down the Spurs, 102-99, on Wednesday. On Saturday, the franchise signed free agent centers Alex Len and Jordan Bell. Unlike other stars like Ben Simmons or James Harden, Beal doesnât need to play within an offense that solely caters to his preferred method of attack. We're excited to play. He could function with or without Dejounte Murray as his running mate, similar to how the Spurs run their offense now. That's a very long time. The Wizards get … All of Washington's postponed games will ultimately be made up before the regular season comes to a close, though the exact dates haven't yet been established. If San Antonio was really serious about bringing in Beal, every asset they have would have to be on the table. Bradley Beal scored 45 and Russell Westbrook had another triple-double, but Washington ran into a team just as hungry as it is for a playoff spot. Bradley Beal Despite a disappointing start to the Wizards, their star Bradley Beal has proven to be one of the best scorers in the league. Bradley Beal would certainly love to see it. Virgil Villanueva. The duo of John Wall and Beal wasnât able to take the Wizards where theyâd like to go and thatâs not likely to change with Wall coming back from injury and the Giannis Antetokounmpo led Bucks putting the Eastern Conference in a chokehold. "We haven't played in two weeks. Even more critical to the Wizards’ success is Bradley Beal, who exited Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers after hitting the floor awkwardly on a layup attempt in the final minutes. The Spurs would have to offer a kingâs ransom of a trade package. If he doesnât escape the capitol soon they could cost him his prime too. The Spurs should make acquiring Beal their number one priority this summer. Heâs been loosely linked to seemingly every team thatâs in need of a star shooter (so, almost all of them) but the rumors have never amounted to much. Bealâs a proâs pro but even he has been open about how the losses have been wearing on him this year. The Wizards prevailed in a close game that went down to the wire, thanks to a last second three-pointer by Bradley Beal. It was an absolute barn burner that featured Bradley Beal … Beal is a real-deal, bona fide superstar in his prime. If the Spurs feel that DeRozan isnât the long-term solution on the wing there is another high-volume scorer who is begging to be rescued from the Eastern Conference. An interesting hypothetical to entertain would be a sign and trade deal centered around DeMar DeRozan and Beal. As one of the best players in the league on a consistently disappointing team, Beal has been the subject of trade rumors for years. But, as was the case in Toronto, questions remain about his ability to lead a championship-level team. See how Bradley Beal performs historically vs Spurs & make the data driven decision to add him to your daily fantasy lineup or not. After having six straight games postponed The Wizards (4-8) rallied in the second half to knock off the Spurs in a 138-132 win at home. Tell me, does this look like the face of a player whoâs enjoying his season? Russell Westbrook #4. April 26, 2021 QUESTION: Why was there a technical foul called on Bradley Beal with 2:10 remaining in overtime? Bradley Beal helps the Wizards overcome their defensive woes to beat the Spurs Bradley Beal scored a game-high 33 points in Washington’s win over San Antonio. Thatâs Beal sitting on the sidelines watching his team lose to the Chicago Bulls after he poured in a career-high 53 points. Over the last six games Beal’s scoring totals have been as follows: 47 points, 33 points, 31 points, 34 points, 41 points and 60 points. The Golden State Warriors are a real threat to trade for Bradley Beal. The razor-thin silver lining on the Spurs potentially missing the playoffs this year has been the return to the draft lottery. WILLIAMS: “Bradley Beal was assessed a technical foul after a foul was whistled in Washington’s … Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal dropped a game-high 45 points on 20-of-37 shooting and missed all four of his 3-point attempts. The Washington Wizards hadn't played a game in nearly two weeks, but that streak has thankfully come to an end. The Washington Wizards were blown out by the New Orleans Pelicans 124-106 on Wednesday night. After the Big Three of Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, and Tim Duncan retired, the Spurs fortunes declined rapidly. For decades the San Antonio Spurs … That's a long time. There was some considerable rust, and Washington fell in a 121-101 blowout. Full Roster. To his credit, DeRozan has been fine for San Antonio. Bradley Emmanuel Beal (born June 28, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Garrison Mathews #24. Which made it all that much more frustrating when, late in Monday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, he couldn't seem to buy a foul.
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