History of Bradley Beal in Timeline

Bradley Beal is an American professional basketball player. Drafted third overall by the Washington Wizards in 2012 after playing college basketball for the Florida Gators, Beal spent eleven seasons with the Wizards. His accolades include being named to the All-Rookie First Team in 2013, the All-NBA Third Team in 2021, and earning three All-Star selections. Beal ranks second on the Wizards' all-time leading scorer list. He last played for the Phoenix Suns.

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1961: Oscar Robertson's multiple games of 40 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds

In 1961, Oscar Robertson had multiple games of 40 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds.

June 28, 1993: Bradley Beal's Birth

On June 28, 1993, Bradley Emmanuel Beal Sr. was born. He later became a professional basketball player.

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November 30, 2009: Committed to the University of Florida

On November 30, 2009, Bradley Beal committed to attend the University of Florida and accepted an athletic scholarship to play basketball for coach Billy Donovan's Gators team.

November 28, 2011: Named SEC Freshman of the Week

Bradley 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 over Wright State and Jacksonville.

2011: Mr. Show-Me Basketball and Gatorade National Player of the Year

At the end of Beal's senior season in 2011, he was named the 2011 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: Played for the Florida Gators

In 2011, Beal played for coach Billy Donovan's Gators team at the University of Florida.

April 13, 2012: Declared 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: Beal drafted by the Washington Wizards

On June 28, 2012, his 19th birthday, Bradley Beal was drafted as the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards.

December 2012: Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month

In December 2012, Beal was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month.

2012: Played 56 games, named to NBA All-Rookie first team

In 2012, after playing 56 games, 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 vs Brooklyn Nets

On January 4, 2013, in a game against the Brooklyn Nets, Bradley Beal scored a then career high 24 points and hit a clutch three-pointer to send the game to double overtime; the Wizards went on to lose the game.

January 2013: Named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month

In January 2013, Beal was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month.

April 3, 2013: Ruled out for the remainder of the season

On April 3, 2013, Beal was announced to be out for the remainder of the 2012–13 season due to a right leg injury.

November 10, 2013: Surpassed then-career high with 34 points

On November 10, 2013, Bradley Beal surpassed his then-career high by scoring 34 points in an overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

April 29, 2014: Defeated the Bulls in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs

On April 29, 2014, Beal and the Wizards defeated the Bulls in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. This moved the team on to the second round, a feat the franchise hadn't reached since 2005.

October 11, 2014: Diagnosed with wrist fracture requiring surgery

On October 11, 2014, an MRI revealed a non-displaced fracture of the scaphoid bone in Bradley Beal's left wrist, requiring surgery. He was ruled out for six to eight weeks.

November 4, 2015: Game-high 25 points against the San Antonio Spurs

On November 4, 2015, Bradley 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-signed with the Wizards on a five-year contract

On July 26, 2016, Bradley Beal re-signed with the Wizards on a five-year, $128 million contract.

November 19, 2016: Scored 34 points against the Miami Heat

On November 19, 2016, Bradley Beal scored 34 points in a 114–111 loss to the Miami Heat.

February 6, 2017: 41-point effort in loss to Cleveland Cavaliers

On February 6, 2017, Bradley Beal had a 41-point effort in a 140–135 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

February 24, 2017: Scored 40 points against the Philadelphia 76ers

On February 24, 2017, Bradley 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: Surpassed Arenas for franchise single-season three-point record

On March 29, 2017, Bradley Beal 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, finishing with 209 three-pointers.

May 12, 2017: Game 6 win against the Boston Celtics

On May 12, 2017, Bradley 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 vs Phoenix Suns

On November 1, 2017, Bradley Beal scored a then season-high 40 points in a 122–116 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

November 20, 2017: Youngest player in NBA history to reach 700 made three-pointers

On November 20, 2017, in a 99–88 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Bradley Beal scored 23 points and became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 700 made three-pointers.

December 5, 2017: Career-high 51 points vs Portland Trail Blazers

On December 5, 2017, Bradley Beal scored a then career-high 51 points in a 106–92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He hit five three-pointers and made a career-high 21 field goals.

2017: Partnership with St. Louis Eagles

In 2017 Beal forged a partnership with the St. Louis Eagles AAU basketball club, which he played for in his high school days; in 2017 the organization was officially renamed Bradley Beal Elite.

December 31, 2017: Led the Wizards to a win over the Chicago Bulls

On December 31, 2017, Bradley Beal scored 17 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter to lead Washington to a 114–110 win over the Chicago Bulls. Beal was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, December 25 through Sunday, December 31.

January 23, 2018: Named an NBA All-Star

On January 23, 2018, Bradley Beal was named an NBA All-Star for the first time.

March 4, 2018: Recorded then-career-high 11 assists against the Indiana Pacers

On March 4, 2018, Bradley Beal recorded 22 points and a then-career-high 11 assists in a 98–95 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

March 14, 2018: Scored 34 points in double-overtime win over Boston Celtics

On March 14, 2018, Bradley Beal scored 34 points in a 125–124 double-overtime win over the Boston Celtics.

October 20, 2018: Broke Washington's franchise record for most three-pointers in a career

On October 20, 2018, Bradley Beal scored 32 points in a loss to the Toronto Raptors. During the game, he broke Washington's franchise record for most three-pointers in a career, surpassing Gilbert Arenas with his 869th three-pointer.

April 2019: Franchise history with 2,000 points, 400 rebounds and 400 assists

In April 2019, Bradley Beal became the first player in Wizards franchise history to record 2,000 points, 400 rebounds, and 400 assists in a single season.

October 17, 2019: Signed a two-year contract extension with the Wizards

On October 17, 2019, Bradley Beal signed a two-year contract extension worth a maximum of $72 million to remain with the Wizards.

October 30, 2019: Recorded 46 points and 8 assists vs Houston Rockets

On October 30, 2019, Bradley Beal recorded 46 points and 8 assists in a 159–158 loss to the Houston Rockets.

February 23, 2020: Career-High 53 Points vs. Chicago Bulls

On February 23, 2020, Bradley Beal scored a then career-high 53 points in a loss to the Chicago Bulls. During the game, Beal also passed Jeff Malone for second on the Wizards' all time scoring list.

July 7, 2020: Beal Opts Out of NBA Restart

On July 7, 2020, the Wizards announced that Bradley Beal would not participate in the 2019–20 NBA restart in Walt Disney World at Orlando due to a shoulder injury.

August 2020: Sells McLean, Virginia Mansion

In August 2020, Beal sold his 12,000 square-foot French Provencal-style McLean, Virginia mansion for $3.5 million to co-founder of &pizza, entrepreneur Steve Salis.

2020: Marriage Delayed Due to Pandemic

Beal and his wife Kamiah Adams got married in 2020, but the ceremony itself was pushed back and delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Commitment to Olympic Team

In 2020, Beal committed to playing on the 2020 U.S. Olympic team, delayed until 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Career-High Scoring Season

In the 2020-21 season, Beal scored a career-high 31.3 points per game, finishing second to Steph Curry. The 31.3 points per game for a season stands as the franchise record.

January 6, 2021: Career High 60 points

On January 6, 2021, Beal scored a career high of 60 points in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, tying Gilbert Arenas' Wizards franchise record for points scored in a game by an individual.

February 8, 2022: Season-Ending Wrist Surgery

On February 8, 2022, Beal planned to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist. Beal played 40 games on the season but also shot a career-low 30% from three-point range. He averaged a career-high 6.6 assists per game.

June 30, 2022: Beal Declines Player Option

On June 30, 2022, Beal declined his $36.4 million player option to become a free agent.

February 28, 2023: Season-High 37 Points

On February 28, 2023, Beal scored a season-high 37 points in a 119–116 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

June 24, 2023: Beal Traded to Phoenix Suns

On June 24, 2023, the Wizards traded Beal, along with Jordan Goodwin and Isaiah Todd, to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a package that included four first-round pick swaps, six second-round picks, Landry Shamet, and Chris Paul.

November 8, 2023: Suns Debut

On November 8, 2023, after missing the first seven games of the season due to lower back tightness, Beal made his debut with the Suns against the Chicago Bulls with 13 points.

2023: Trade Discussions Begin

Heading into the 2023 offseason, Beal and the Wizards began discussing the possibility of trading him to another team.

January 11, 2024: 37 point game against Lakers

On January 11, 2024, Beal scored 37 points and made 8-of-10 three-pointers in a 127–109 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.

April 14, 2024: Suns Secure Playoff Spot

On April 14, 2024, Beal scored 36 points in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, helping the Suns secure a spot in the playoffs.

2024: Acquires Naming Rights to Sports Facility

In 2024, Beal acquired naming rights to a sports facility in Chesterfield, Missouri; the Beal Center hosts Bradley Beal Elite team events as well as volleyball clubs, community youth sports, and other programming.

January 6, 2025: Moved to the Bench

With the Suns sitting at 15–18 to begin the 2024–25 campaign, the Suns elected to move Beal to the bench in favor of Ryan Dunn, beginning in their January 6, 2025 game against the Philadelphia 76ers. In his first game off the bench in nine years, Beal scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half as Phoenix snapped a four-game losing streak with a 109–99 victory.