Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The centerpiece of the Washington Wizards offense, shooting guard Bradley Beal, is returning on a five-year, $251 max contract, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
After declining his contract option for the upcoming season, Beal was set to enter the market as an unrestricted free agent.
Initial reporting saw the move as a play for the supermax deal in an eventual return to Washington. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM FILE - Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Jan.
23, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) The Wizards made moves on Wednesday to fortify their shooting as a team, and potentially sweeten the bid to re-sign Beal.