Not all draft picks are created equal in the NBA. When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers, the general belief is that they boast "high-value picks,"

“As for Beal the no-trade looms large,” Gambadoro reported on X, formerly Twitter. “He could have went to Milwaukee before he ended up in Phoenix but that was turned down. Have heard he would waive no trade for LA, Miami, Denver but I do believe there are a few others that he could ultimately decide work for him.”

With a no-trade clause still in his contract, Beal has complete control of where the Suns send him if he ultimately wants out of Phoenix. With a trade in his control, his potential destinations have initially been narrowed down to three teams: LA Lakers, Miami Heat, and Denver Nuggets.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring potential backup center options as the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 6, according to ESPN's