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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 11: Bradley Beal #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game at PHX Arena on April 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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The Aimless Suns Settle Bradley Beal’s Bill

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Bradley Beal And The Suns Are Stuck Heavin’ In Hell

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Bradley Beal #3, Josh Okogie #2, Isaiah Thomas #4 and Thaddeus Young #30 of the Phoenix Suns react on the bench during the second half of game four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Footprint Center on April 28, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. They all look very sad.

A Post-Season Debrief With The World’s (Still) Most Pessimistic Suns Fan

Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant (35) stretches during warmups before their season opener against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

A Brief Q&A With The World’s Most Pessimistic Phoenix Suns Fan

Israel Daramola

Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards watches during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 17, 2023.

Bradley Beal Is A Wizard No More And The Suns Are Going For It

Tom Ley

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 18: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards rests during a break in the game against the Sacramento Kings at Capital One Arena on March 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Bradley Beal Would Like Gambling-Related Insults Kept To A Minimum

For The Love Of God, Trade This Man

The Wizards Are Circling The Drain, Forever

The Crackdown On Unnatural Motions Is Working

Laura Wagner

Wizards Complete U-Turn

Kent Bazemore experiences a caffeine high.

Kent Bazemore, Under The Influence Of Buttered Joe, Vibrates His Way Into Trouble

Ray Ratto

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards reacts against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Capital One Arena on February 10, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Bradley Beal Is Trapped In Washington And Stuck On Earth

Albert Burneko

Russell Westbrook celebrates hitting the game-winning shot as Joe Harris looks on