Bradley Beal Joins Los Angeles Clippers After Suns Buyout

In a significant move, Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and is set to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal.

 

This agreement includes a player option for the 2026-27 season, potentially allowing Beal to enter free agency next summer. 

 

Beal, 32, had two years remaining on his contract with the Suns, totaling approximately $110 million. As part of the buyout, he will forfeit nearly $14 million, providing Phoenix with much-needed salary cap relief.

 

This financial flexibility enables the Suns to fall below the first and second luxury tax aprons, granting them access to the midlevel salary cap exception and additional tradeable draft picks. 

 

During his tenure with the Suns, Beal faced challenges, including injuries that limited him to 53 games in each of the past two seasons.

 

In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 17.0 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game. Despite forming a "Big Three" with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, the Suns were eliminated from playoff contention in April, marking their first absence in five years. 

 

The Clippers, aiming to bolster their roster, view Beal as a valuable addition alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Beal's scoring prowess and playmaking abilities are expected to enhance the team's offensive dynamics.

 

 His decision to join the Clippers over other interested teams, including the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves, underscores his confidence in the franchise's direction.

 

This move signifies a fresh start for Beal, who spent the majority of his career with the Washington Wizards before joining the Suns. With career averages of 21.5 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.1 rebounds over 801 games, Beal's experience and skill set are anticipated to make a significant impact in Los Angeles.

 

As the Clippers prepare for the upcoming season, the addition of Beal is expected to strengthen their position in the competitive Western Conference. Fans eagerly await to see how this new chapter unfolds for both Beal and the Clippers.