Mar 4, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; LA Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) shoots against Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half at PHX Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

New Report on Bradley Beal's Future Amid Clippers Rumors

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Jul 6, 2025 1:30 PM ET

The NBA offseason has simmered down as teams around the league await decisions from key free agents. However, that doesn't mean that key moves around the league still can't happen, even with the NBA Summer League set to begin in Las Vegas later this coming week.

Looking at the Phoenix Suns, they've made some drastic changes to their roster so far this offseason. Outside of trading away Kevin Durant to bring in Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and Khaman Maluach, they've also made other deals like landing Mark Williams and trading to land two key second-rounders. However, they still have Bradley Beal's massive contract on the roster.

As a reminder: If the Suns do buy out Bradley Beal and waive-and-stretch his contract, it would have to be over 5 years, and he would have to sacrifice at least $13.8M of the remaining $110.8M left on his contract so the Suns could fit underneath the 15% dead money threshold
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) July 6, 2025

At this moment, the Suns currently have to pay Beal $53.6 million this upcoming season, with a likely $57.1 million player option for the 2026-27 season. Factor in that he has a no-trade clause, and moving off Beal won't be easy. Amid rumors that he could find his way to the Los Angeles Clippers, a new report reveals where the Suns and Beal stand in their future together.

According to Arizona radio host John Gambadoro, who reported plenty of insight throughout the Durant trade process, he expects "a decision and resolution on Bradley Beal’s situation in the next 24-48 hours."

I expect a decision and resolution on Bradley Beal’s situation in the next 24-48 hours.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) July 6, 2025

Given that both Beal and Chris Paul are linked to the Clippers and the Suns are viewed as a finalist for Paul as well, a Beal buyout could very well lead to him heading to LA and Paul heading to Phoenix. While that's far from a guarantee, it would align with the reports on both players. Regardless, it appears as though Beal's time in Phoenix will be coming to an end before the 2025-26 season.

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

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