After Damian Lillard suffered an Achilles injury during his first-round elimination in the NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks knew they had to get creative to upgrade the roster this offseason. We’ve already seen that plan begin to take shape when the front office waived Lillard from the roster, allowing them to create space to sign Myles Turner.
Yet, the Bucks may not be done this offseason. In fact, they could still have plans to add a three-time All-Star.
According to [The Stein Line’s NBA insider Jake Fischer](https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-latest-on-bradley-beals-future?utm_campaign=email-post&r=3shtjf&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email), the Bucks are one of four teams that are expected to show interest in adding Bradley Beal once he’s bought out from his contract with the Phoenix Suns.
> “Some confirmed suitors for Beal include the LA Clippers — fresh off agreeing to trade Norman Powellto Miami in a three-team deal that will bring back Utah’s John Collins — as well as the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee and Minnesota. Miami was widely anticipated to be in that mix, but the Heat’s agreed-to acquisition of Powell would appear to rule them out of the Beal chase and would likewise appear to boost the Clippers’ chances of convincing Beal to join Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Co. by stepping into a clear backcourt void created by Powell’s departure.”
While the Suns are ready to move on from Beal due to his massive contract that’s set to pay him $53.6 million this season, other teams are eager to land him at a much more reasonable rate. Plus, he’d seemingly be a great fit on the Bucks, who may need a scoring jolt after Lillard’s injury.
Of course, figuring out a fair contract for both sides could be a trickier aspect of negotiations, but if both sides are motivated to get a deal done, Beal could very well join Giannis Antetokounmpo in a Bucks uniform this season.
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