Jan 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts during the third quarter against the LA Clippers at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Clippers, Bradley Beal Agree To Two-Year Deal After Suns Buyout

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Jul 16, 2025 1:34 PM ET

The Phoenix Suns made a run to the NBA Finals in 2021, only to go up 2-0, then drop the next four games to the Milwaukee Bucks as they watched Giannis Antetokounmpo capture his first NBA Championship. Phoenix did so in large part due to the play of Chris Paul, but decided in 2023 it was time to part ways with the veteran guard for an elite scorer in Bradley Beal.

The idea of pairing together Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Beal seemed like the Suns would have one of the best offensive trios in the NBA, but the group never worked out. Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets earlier this offseason, and due to Beal's massive contract and no-trade clause, he's now reached a buyout and will be heading further West.

BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/gxZB0ObSms
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 16, 2025

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Clippers are set to sign Beal to a two-year, $11 million deal. After trading away Norman Powell to the Miami Heat in a three-team deal that returned them John Collins, Beal now joins the Clippers to fill the void left by Powell.

Following a 50-win season where the Clippers were beaten in the first round by the Denver Nuggets, they've reloaded and improved this offseason. LA didn't lose much outside of Powell this offseason, but added Brook Lopez, Collins, and now Beal.

Bradley Beal dancing with Austin Reaves!

37 PTS (20 in 3rd) | 8 3PT | 67% FG pic.twitter.com/GELWJ1MtIJ
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) January 12, 2024

Coming off his 13th NBA season, Beal averaged 17.0 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 49.7% from the field. Adding Beal now gives the Clippers even more offensive firepower, as Ty Lue has the flexibility to keep a Beal, Harden, or Leonard on the floor at all times.

Reports indicated that the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Minnesota Timberwolves were among the other teams interested in Beal's services.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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