Bradley Beal is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. Drafted third overall in 2012 by the Washington Wizards, he played 11 seasons there, earning accolades like All-Rookie First Team, All-NBA Third Team, and three All-Star selections. He is the second highest scorer in Wizards' history.
1961: Beal Joins Oscar Robertson in NBA History
During the 1961-1962 NBA season, Bradley Beal joined Oscar Robertson as the only players to record multiple 40-point, 15-assist, and 10-rebound games in a single season.
1976: Beal Starts Season with Impressive Scoring Streak
At the beginning of the 2020-2021 NBA season, Bradley Beal showcased his scoring consistency by recording at least 25 points in 17 consecutive games, marking the longest such streak to start a season since the 1976-1977 season.
1979: Last Game 7 for the Wizards
The Wizards had not played in a Game 7 since 1979.
June 28, 1993: Birth of Bradley Beal
Bradley Emmanuel Beal Sr. was born on June 28, 1993.
2004: Gilbert Arenas Sets Franchise Three-Point Record
Gilbert Arenas had set the previous franchise single-season three-point record in the 2004-2005 season.
2005: Last Time Wizards Reached Second Round of Playoffs
The Wizards had not reached the second round of the playoffs since 2005.
2006: Gilbert Arenas Sets Franchise Three-Point Record
Gilbert Arenas had set the previous franchise single-season three-point record in the 2006-2007 season.
2007: Beal Joins Kobe in Elite Scoring Feat
During the 2019-2020 NBA season, Bradley Beal became the first player since Kobe Bryant in 2007 to achieve consecutive 50-point games.
November 30, 2009: Commitment to the University of Florida
On November 30, 2009, Beal committed to the University of Florida.
2010: FIBA Under-17 World Championship
Beal competed for the U.S. in the 2010 FIBA Under-17 World Championship, winning the championship while averaging 18 points per game.
November 28, 2011: SEC Freshman of the Week
Beal was named SEC Freshman of the Week on November 28, 2011. During the week of 11/21–11/28, Beal averaged 18.5 points, seven rebounds, two assists and 1.5 steals in two wins.
2011: Mr. Show-Me Basketball and Gatorade National Player of the Year
At the end of his senior season in 2011, Beal was named Mr. Show-Me Basketball, recognizing him as the top high school basketball player in Missouri. He was also named the 2011 Gatorade National Player of the Year.
2011: Playing for the Florida Gators
Beal accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he played for coach Billy Donovan's Gators team during the 2011–12 season.
April 13, 2012: Declaration for the NBA Draft
On April 13, 2012, Beal declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final three years of college eligibility.
June 28, 2012: Drafted by the Washington Wizards
On June 28, 2012, his 19th birthday, Beal was drafted with the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards.
December 2012: Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
Beal was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month in December 2012.
2012: NBA Draft
In 2012, Beal was selected by the Washington Wizards with the third overall pick in the NBA draft.
2012: NBA All-Rookie First Team
At the end of the 2012-2013 season, Beal was named to the NBA All-Rookie first team, and finished third in voting for the NBA Rookie of the Year award.
January 4, 2013: Career-High 24 Points
On January 4, 2013, in a game against the Brooklyn Nets, Beal scored a then career high 24 points and hit a clutch three-pointer to send the game to double overtime.
January 2013: Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
Beal was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month in January 2013.
April 3, 2013: Season-Ending Injury
On April 3, 2013, it was announced that Beal would miss the remainder of the 2012–13 season with a right leg injury.
November 10, 2013: Career-High 34 Points
On November 10, 2013, Beal surpassed his then career-high by scoring 34 points in an overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
2013: NBA All-Rookie First Team
Beal was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2013.
April 29, 2014: Wizards Advance to Second Round of Playoffs
On April 29, 2014, Beal and the Wizards defeated the Bulls in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, moving the team on to the second round, a feat the franchise hadn't reached since 2005.
October 11, 2014: Left Wrist Injury
On October 11, 2014, Beal underwent an MRI that revealed a non-displaced fracture of the scaphoid bone in his left wrist, subsequently requiring surgery.
November 4, 2015: Game-Winning Three-Pointer
On November 4, 2015, Beal scored a game-high 25 points and made a three-pointer with 0.3 seconds remaining to lift the Wizards to a 102–99 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
July 26, 2016: Re-Signs with Wizards
On July 26, 2016, Beal re-signed with the Wizards.
November 19, 2016: 34 Points Against Miami Heat
On November 19, 2016, Beal scored 34 points in a 114–111 loss to the Miami Heat.
February 6, 2017: 41 Points Against Cleveland Cavaliers
On February 6, 2017, Beal had a 41-point effort in a 140–135 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
February 24, 2017: 40 Points Against Philadelphia 76ers
On February 24, 2017, Beal scored 40 points in a 120–112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, recording his fourth 40-point game of the season.
March 29, 2017: Franchise Single-Season Three-Point Record
On March 29, 2017, he scored 27 points in a 133–124 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. During the game, Beal surpassed Gilbert Arenas for the franchise single-season three-point record.
May 12, 2017: Forces Game 7 Against Boston Celtics
On May 12, 2017, Beal helped the Wizards avoid elimination and force a Game 7 in their second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics with a game-high 33 points in a 92–91 Game 6 win.
November 1, 2017: Season-High 40 Points
On November 1, 2017, Beal scored a then season-high 40 points in a 122–116 loss to the Phoenix Suns.
November 20, 2017: Youngest Player to Reach 700 Three-Pointers
On November 20, 2017, in a 99–88 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Beal scored 23 points and became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 700 made 3-pointers.
December 5, 2017: Career-High 51 Points
On December 5, 2017, he scored a then career-high 51 points in a 106–92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He hit five 3-pointers and made a career-high 21 field goals.
2017: Beal Achieves Scoring Milestone
During the 2017-2018 season, Bradley Beal achieved a significant milestone by scoring his 1,800th point, marking the 21st time in team history that a player has reached this scoring feat.
December 31, 2017: Beal Leads Wizards to Victory with Career-High Assists
On December 31, 2017, Bradley Beal led the Washington Wizards to a 114-110 win over the Chicago Bulls with a remarkable performance. He scored 39 points, with 17 of those points coming in a dominant fourth-quarter performance where he also tied his career-high in assists with 9. This performance earned him Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
January 23, 2018: Beal's First All-Star Selection
On January 23, 2018, Bradley Beal was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career.
March 4, 2018: Beal's Career-High in Assists
On March 4, 2018, Bradley Beal set a new career-high in assists with 11, in addition to his 22 points, during a game against the Indiana Pacers.
March 14, 2018: Beal Leads Wizards to Overtime Win Over Celtics
On March 14, 2018, Bradley Beal led the Washington Wizards to a thrilling 125-124 double-overtime victory against the Boston Celtics, scoring an impressive 34 points.
October 20, 2018: Beal Breaks Wizards Franchise Record for 3-Pointers
On October 20, 2018, Bradley Beal broke the Washington Wizards' franchise record for most 3-pointers in a career. He surpassed Gilbert Arenas' previous record of 868, making his 869th three-pointer during a game against the Toronto Raptors.
2018: Birth of First Son
Beal's first son, Bradley "Deuce" Beal II, was born in 2018.
2018: Beal Leads Wizards to Playoffs, Earns All-NBA Honors
In the 2020-2021 season, Bradley Beal played a crucial role in leading the Washington Wizards to the playoffs for the first time since 2018. His performance also earned him his first All-NBA selection, securing a spot on the All-NBA Third Team.
April 2019: Beal Makes Franchise History with All-Around Performance
In April 2019, Bradley Beal etched his name in Washington Wizards franchise history by becoming the first player to achieve 2,000 points, 400 rebounds, and 400 assists in a single season. He also became the first Wizard to average at least 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists while playing in all 82 games for the second consecutive season.
October 17, 2019: Beal Signs Contract Extension with Wizards
On October 17, 2019, Bradley Beal committed to the Washington Wizards by signing a two-year contract extension, securing a maximum of $72 million.
October 30, 2019: Beal's Impressive Performance in Loss to Rockets
On October 30, 2019, Bradley Beal delivered a standout performance with 46 points and 8 assists, despite the Wizards' narrow 159-158 loss against the Houston Rockets.
2019: Beal's Scoring Streak Highlights Dominant February
During February of the 2019-2020 season, Bradley Beal showcased his scoring prowess by averaging an impressive league-leading 36.2 points per game. He achieved a streak of 21 consecutive games with at least 26 points, further solidifying his reputation as an offensive force.
2019: Beal Withdraws from NBA Restart Due to Injury
On July 7, 2020, Bradley Beal withdrew from the NBA season restart at Walt Disney World in Orlando due to a shoulder injury sustained during the 2019-2020 season.
2019: Birth of Second Son
Beal and his wife, Kamiah Adams, welcomed their second son, Braylen Beal, in 2019.
February 23, 2020: Beal Drops Career-High 53 Points Against Bulls
On February 23, 2020, Bradley Beal exploded for a then career-high 53 points against the Chicago Bulls, surpassing Jeff Malone to claim the second spot on the Wizards' all-time scoring list.
July 7, 2020: Beal Withdraws from NBA Restart Due to Injury
On July 7, 2020, Bradley Beal withdrew from the NBA season restart at Walt Disney World in Orlando due to a shoulder injury sustained during the 2019-2020 season.
August 2020: Sale of McLean, Virginia Mansion
In August 2020, Beal sold his 12,000 square-foot mansion in McLean, Virginia.
2020: Commitment to the U.S. Olympic Team
In 2020, Beal committed to playing on the U.S. Olympic team, which was later delayed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Marriage to Kamiah Adams
Beal and Kamiah Adams were married in 2020, although the ceremony was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Beal Starts Season with Impressive Scoring Streak
At the beginning of the 2020-2021 NBA season, Bradley Beal showcased his scoring consistency by recording at least 25 points in 17 consecutive games, marking the longest such streak to start a season since the 1976-1977 season.
January 6, 2021: Beal Ties Wizards' Franchise Record with 60-Point Game
Bradley Beal made history on January 6, 2021, by scoring a career-high 60 points against the Philadelphia 76ers. This remarkable performance tied Gilbert Arenas' franchise record for most points scored in a single game.
2021: Withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics
After playing in exhibition games, Beal was ruled out for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 due to testing positive for COVID-19.
2021: All-NBA Third Team
In 2021, Beal was named to the All-NBA Third Team.
February 8, 2022: Beal Undergoes Season-Ending Wrist Surgery
Bradley Beal underwent season-ending surgery on his left wrist on February 8, 2022, after playing 40 games and averaging a career-high 6.6 assists per game. Despite his passing contributions, he also experienced a career-low 30% shooting percentage from three-point range.
June 30, 2022: Beal Becomes a Free Agent
Bradley Beal made a significant career decision on June 30, 2022, by declining his $36.4 million player option and becoming a free agent.
2022: Birth of Third Son
Braxton Beal, Beal's third son, was born in 2022.
February 28, 2023: Beal Scores Season-High 37 Points Against Hawks
On February 28, 2023, Bradley Beal showcased his scoring prowess by recording a season-high 37 points in a 119-116 victory against the Atlanta Hawks.
June 24, 2023: Trade to the Phoenix Suns
On June 24, 2023, Bradley Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns along with Jordan Goodwin and Isaiah Todd in exchange for Landry Shamet, Chris Paul, four first-round pick swaps, and six second-round picks.
November 8, 2023: Suns Debut
On November 8, 2023, Beal made his debut with the Suns, scoring 13 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists in a win against the Chicago Bulls.
2023: Beal and Wizards Discuss Potential Trade
Leading into the 2023 offseason, Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards engaged in discussions about a potential trade that would send the star guard to a new team.
January 11, 2024: 37-Point Game Against the Lakers
Beal had a strong performance on January 11, 2024, scoring 37 points and making 8 three-pointers in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers.
April 14, 2024: Season-High 43 Points Against Former Team
On April 14, 2024, Beal scored a season-high 43 points against his former team, the Washington Wizards, leading the Suns to victory and securing a playoff spot.
2024: Interest in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team
Beal expressed interest in joining the 2024 U.S. Olympic team if asked.