Apr 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) looks on against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

NBA Insider Predicts Bradley Beal's Next NBA Team

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Jed Katz | Last updated Jul 15, 2025 6:08 PM ET

Although Bradley Beal is still on the Phoenix Suns' roster at the moment, his future remains up in the air as the NBA offseason carries on. The former All-Star finds his career at a crossroads after a rough tenure with the Suns.

Beal, although having averaged 17 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists this past season, has been viewed in a negative light by Suns fans and the basketball world due to his massive contract. He's potentially owed over $110 million across the next two years, with a $57.1 million player option for the 2026-27 season.

The Suns traded star scorer Kevin Durant this summer, and it looks like Beal's exit could be next. Phoenix is expected to successfully negotiate a buyout with the 32-year-old, which would make him a free agent. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the LA Clippers are believed to be the immediate suitor for Beal.

Brian Windhorst on the Clippers signing Bradley Beal:

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"Beal would have a lot of suitors if he gets to the open market," Windhorst said. "He's going to have to take $14 million less for the buyout to be legal, which means he's going to want to recoup that money. The Clippers are a team that would think would be a strong candidate for him. Eventually, I think that's going to get done, but I've been saying that for a week and a half."

The Clippers have had some major roster changes this offseason and are viewed as a better team going into next season. They re-signed James Harden and Nicolas Batum, while acquiring Brook Lopez and John Collins. If Beal ends up in LA, the team would have even more firepower in a loaded Western Conference.

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

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