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The 2019 offseason has quietened down since a dramatic opening week to free agency, although teams are likely to turn to trades in the coming weeks.
While teams will draw up a shortlist of targets, plans can be changed by players suddenly becoming available after demanding a trade. Jimmy Butler was among the stars to request a move at the beginning of last season, and at least one notable name will likely do the same this time out.
So, as the 2019-20 season quickly approaches, here we will take a look at three players that should demand a trade due to their current situation.
#3 Mo Bamba
Orlando Magic have wasted several high draft picks in recent years, although the decision to draft Mo Bamba looked like a home run. Blessed with a 7 ft 10 in wingspan and blistering pace, Bamba was expected to be in contention for Rookie of the Year, although the 21-year-old spent the majority of his season on the sidelines thanks to the All-Star form of Nikola Vucevic.
Vucevic has since signed a new long-term deal to remain in Orlando, and Bamba's path to the first team now appears blocked for the foreseeable future. Evidently, the Harlem native needs to be playing regular basketball to develop into the talent that many think he can become, and asking to be traded should be an easy decision.
The Toronto Raptors have been mentioned as a potential destination, and Bamba could learn from Marc Gasol while transitioning into the teams starting center. Ultimately, Bamba's situation can't get much worse, and he needs to get out of Orlando as soon as possible.
#2 Steven Adams
Steven Adams has been tipped as a future All-Star since breaking out during the 2016 postseason. While that has yet to happen, Adams has continued to improve over the past three seasons, and last year averaged career highs in points (13.9) and rebounds (9.5). However, without Russell Westbrook and Paul George in Oklahoma City, Adams looks set to waste his prime years with an organization that faces a longterm rebuild.
Adams is owed $52.5 million over the next two seasons, and while not a cheap option, the 26-year-old should have no trouble at finding interest from around the NBA. The Boston Celtics have been linked with a move, and the Miami Heat could also be an option after the team finally parted with Hassan Whiteside.
Everything seemed set for Adams to develop into an All-Star with the Thunder, although following a summer of change, it is best for the New Zealander to move on.
#1 Bradley Beal
Bradley Beal has spent his entire career with the Washington Wizards, although the shooting guard has yet to sign a new long term extension. With two years remaining on his current deal, now is the time for Beal to decide on his future, and the All-Star would be wise to request a trade out of Washington.
At 26, Beal is entering his prime, however, with the Wizards locked into John Wall's enormous contract, the franchise doesn't have the resources to compete with the best in the Eastern Conference. The franchise will also be without the injured Wall for the entire 2019-20 season, and a return to the playoffs appears unlikely.
After spending seven years with the Wizards, Beal won't want to severe his relationship with the fans, although directly requesting a trade may be the only way that Beal gets out before he hits free agency in 2021.
