Today's links:

• Kind of random, but here's one St. Lous-area writer who is now a Wizards fan again because of Bradley Beal. [STL American]
• Why Beal is not Eric Gordon ... and why that's not actually a bad thing. [DC Dime]
• Will the Wizards follow through and amnesty Andray Blatche? [CSN Washington]
• Some thoughts on the recent Wizards' free agency rumors. [Wiz of Awes]
• Why Courtney Lee would fit in well with the Wizards. [Us]
• ... and why he wouldn't. [CSN Washington]

• Two new members of the Wizards' Summer League team: Steven Gray of Gonzaga and LaRon Dendy of Middle Tennessee State. They'll likely join Jan Vesely, Chris Singleton and Beal, among others. [HoopsHype, Press Release]
• The Hornets are expected to match the Suns' max-contract offer for Eric Gordon. [SB Nation, via David Aldridge]
• ... and they may have the Wizards to thank. [Wizards Insider]
• Three years and $18 million for Michael Beasley? Not sure about that one, Suns. [ESPN]
• I do think Goran Dragic is worth four years and $30 million, though.
• $40 million for George Hill? Really? [@AlexKennedyNBA]
• Some thoughts on the Steve Nash blockbuster from myself and Andy Hutchins.
• The Nuggets seem to be having trouble figuring out what JaVale McGee is worth. Gee, I never saw that coming! [Denver Post]