The Washington Wizards have handed out many contracts over the years, and while some have worked out, others have not. Former Wizards shooting guard Bradley Bea

Ben Simmons and Cam Johnson's statuses are in doubt ahead of Wednesday's Nets-Suns matchup at Barclays Center.

The Suns listed guard Bradley Beal as out (left ankle sprain) for Phoenix's game against an injury-hit Brooklyn Nets team on Wednesday.

An overpaid player with only a year left on his deal, such as Ben Simmons' $40.3 million expiring ... to what the worst contract in the league is. Beal is still a good scorer, averaging 17.2 ...

BROOKLYN – Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is ruled out of Wednesday’s game against Brooklyn at Barclays Center with a left ankle sprain after playing Monday at Cleveland following a two-game absence with the injury. “There’s soreness,” Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said before Wednesday’s game. “He's unable to go."

Phoenix is notably coming off of an ugly loss at the hands of the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers, but the silver lining is that the Nets are currently boasting a 14-29 record and that the roster largely remains healthy going into the matchup. There are only two names on the current injury report, and the names have been mainstays over the last week.

BROOKLYN – Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is ruled out of Wednesday ... Anthony Melton (knee), D'Angelo Russell (hamstring), Ben Simmons (illness), Cam Thomas (hamstring), Trendon Watford ...

However, according to well-respected journalist and broadcaster Bill Simmons, finding a team to take on Bradley and his enormous contract is easier said than done. Beal's numbers — 16.9 points on 48 percent shooting — look solid on paper.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets, who never trailed.

According to an NBA source familiar with the situation, multiple teams have been working on potential trade constructs that would work either in the moment or ahead of next Thursday’s 3 p.m.

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 and the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. Another star who has emerged in trade talks is Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox.

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