The Suns family factor that makes Bradley Beal trade drama more interesting
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The plot thickens with the Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal, and now there’s family drama involved. Beal’s agent, Mark Bartlestein, has an interesting connection with the franchise, thanks to his son, Josh Bartlestein. The latter is the Suns’ chief executive officer and one of the heads of the decision-making for the franchise.
While the NBA is a business, family still matters. Mark has represented the Suns guard for years. After all, Beal sent a strong message to the Suns amid the Jimmy Butler trade rumors. That response came a day after he was benched by Phoenix. Although a $50 million in Beal coming off the bench doesn’t help, it might be the first step in a possible trade.
Still, Beal has insisted that he wants to remain in Phoenix. Even if they were to try and trade him, he holds the cards. Furthermore, the Miami Heat didn’t want Beal then, and they don’t want him now. Also, no other teams have expressed a significant interest in the shooting guard.
Will the Suns family drama impact a Bradley Beal trade?
Again, the NBA is a business, and business decisions happen. However, being an agent of an NBA player is a different beast. You’re ensuring the player’s best interest and what they want. Management can make whatever decision they want, regardless of input from the player or the agent.
Still, the no-trade clause is what’s holding everything back from a done deal. Even with that, Beal mentioned to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin that Josh hasn’t spoken to him about being traded. Until then, the Phoenix guard will remain in The Valley. No matter what though, it’s not an easy situation to navigate.
A father-son dynamic is a powerful one. However, both Mark and Josh have different aspirations. The latter wants the best for his organization. After a 16-19 start, it might be time for a change. He’s willing to make whatever move is necessary to revert those winning ways. That might include trading Beal.
On the flip side, Mark is representing his client, who is the Suns’ guard in this case. His job is to protect the interests and desires of his players. Beal has made the desire clear: He wants to stay in Phoenix. There might be a bit of a crossroads with the father and son.
Both are trying to do their jobs and benefit who they are representing. Being a fly on the wall for those conversations would be interesting, to say the least. For now, the rumors will continue until a final resolution happens.
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