Former Suns’ star Bradley Beal says he left Phoenix in hopes of winning NBA title

Playing alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, Phoenix looked like a super team on paper. However, the reality was far from ideal as the Suns fell short, their lack of depth was exposed, and injuries continued to pile up. Beal himself averaged just 17.0 points a game, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists during the 2024-2025 NBA regular season, hardly the numbers of a player ready to carry a team to a title.

Bradley Beal also mentioned he was, “Excited about the opportunity, new city, new environment, but a hungry environment too. Definitely excited about the opportunity to go win.” (Credit: Tamar Sher | KMOV) Why would Beal think his championship chances improve with the Clippers? Los Angeles boasts stars like Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, but the Clippers have a history of playoff collapses and injury woes. The Clippers’ title window may be just as fragile as Phoenix’s, if not more so.

Bradley Beal’s comments on his future after Phoenix:

For Suns fans, Beal’s comments sting not only because he suggested Phoenix wasn’t good enough, but because Beal overlooked the role he played in the team’s struggles. When Beal spoke about his future, saying, “I feel like I got a new life of rejuvenation for sure, a new hunger.”(Credit: Tamar Sher | KMOV) It paints a bigger picture. It’s another reminder of the challenges facing the Suns, which is finding the right mix of talent, health, and chemistry.