Bradley Beal Rumors: Wizards Star Isn't Rejecting Idea of Trade Before NBA Deadline

As the Washington Wizards continue their plummet down the standings, Bradley Beal's future with the organization is once again in the spotlight. 

Per The Athletic's David Aldridge and Josh Robbins, Beal is "conflicted" about whether or not he wants to stay with the Wizards. 

"His desire to stay for his entire career with the franchise that took him third overall in 2012 remains genuine," Aldridge and Robbins wrote. "But Beal also remains uncertain about whether the Wizards can surround him with difference-making talent that will make them a regular playoff contender."

There has been no indication at this point that the Wizards are entertaining trade offers for Beal ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline.

In a podcast interview with Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports in December, Beal said he wants things to work in Washington, but he admitted that he wants to see if the front office can build a championship roster around him.

"I’ve contributed to being here. I’ve committed to being here twice," Beal said. "Now, I want to see that commitment to me, as well, that we can create a winning team here, a winning environment here. And granted, I’m a part of that, so I gotta make sure that I’m stepping up and doing my thing, too, just as well."

ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported last month that Beal has "made it clear he doesn't plan to sign an extension and likely will skip his player option."

Beal can become a free agent this summer if he declines his $36.4 million for next season. The 28-year-old is averaging 23.2 points, 6.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game in 40 starts this season. 

The Wizards have fallen to 12th in the Eastern Conference standings with a 23-27 record. They have lost 24 of their last 37 games, including a current six-game losing streak, since starting the season 10-3.