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Report: Suns Star Definitely Won't Waive No-Trade Clause

The Phoenix Suns can't land a blockbuster trade if Bradley Beal doesn't want to move.
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Jan 12, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Jan 12, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will not be waiving his no-trade clause, according to Suns reporter Barry Bloom.

"Bradley Beal is not waiving his no trade clause. That is definite and comes straight from the source. End of story," he put on Twitter/X.

Beal has found his name massively involved in trade speculation as the Suns reportedly are looking for a blockbuster deal to land Jimmy Butler.

The Athletic recently reported Beal would waive his no-trade clause, but only for the right spot:

"While Beal is willing to waive his no-trade clause for the right destination, as The Athletic reported last week, he will not waive it just to leave the Suns, who moved him to the bench in early January. Before this season, Beal, his wife and their two sons moved full time to Phoenix. Accepting a trade elsewhere would mean either relocating his kids once again after going from Washington to Phoenix in 2023, or leaving them to play somewhere else for the time being," said Fred Katz.

"There are destinations Beal would consider approving. As The Athletic reported last week, going to a winning team would be his first priority. However, cold-weather cities, including Chicago, are less attractive to him, the source said. If a team has a losing record and a chilly winter, it won’t be on Beal’s list. Of course, this complicates the Suns’ pursuit of Butler."

If Beal says no, the Suns simply can't make a deal for Butler work.

If Bloom is correct, Phoenix won't be getting Butler.

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DONNIE DRUIN

Donnie Druin is the Publisher for Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns On SI. Donnie moved to Arizona in 2012 and has been with the company since 2018. In college he won "Best Sports Column" in the state of Arizona for his section and has previously provided coverage for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona State Sun Devils. Follow Donnie on Twitter @DonnieDruin for more news, updates, analysis and more!

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