Dec 19, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (left) and forward Kevin Durant react on the bench against the Indiana Pacers at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant Reacts to Bradley Beal's Farewell Message to Suns

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Jul 17, 2025 2:05 PM ET

The Phoenix Suns and three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal have agreed to a contract buyout, and the 32-year-old guard is set to sign with the LA Clippers.

Beal spent two seasons in Phoenix, averaging 17.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.0 steals per game with 50.5/40.7/80.8 shooting splits through 106 appearances. Beal has not played over 60 games in a season since 2018-19, but many are expecting his new opportunity in LA to be much better than the disaster in Phoenix.

Beal was seemingly ready to leave the Suns and expressed it with his blunt farewell post on Instagram. While many players share a long message to their former team after signing with a new franchise, Beal made it clear that he has been waiting for this moment.

Via Bradley Beal: "✌"

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To minimal surprise, Durant followed up this post with multiple heated arguments with fans, especially Suns fans who do not seem very happy with his reaction. Nonetheless, both stars have found much better opportunities elsewhere after leaving Phoenix.

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

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