Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunderduring the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

New Report on Lakers, Clippers Interest in Bradley Beal

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Grant Mona | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 3:19 PM ET

After the Clippers traded Norman Powell to the Miami Heat for John Collins in a three-team trade, there was a clear opening at the shooting guard spot for Los Angeles. While many expect the Clippers to be interested in Bradley Beal, other suitors could look to grab him if he is bought out.

Bradley Beal is coming off a challenging season with the Phoenix Suns, in which the team failed to qualify for the postseason and missed the Play-In Tournament. Due to concerns about his compatibility with the starting lineup, Beal was moved to the second unit. Despite the team's struggles, his individual statistics remained quite strong.

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

He averaged 17 points per game on 49.7% from the field and 38.6% from beyond the arc in the 2024-2025 season. While he will not be on a contract of $50 million or more, and is more likely to be near the $5.3 million Mid-Level Exception that the Clippers can offer, it makes the statistics much more intriguing.

A new report from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The People's Insider revealed that multiple suitors, including both Los Angeles teams, are in the mix for Beal.

"Some confirmed suitors for Beal include the LA Clippers — fresh off agreeing to trade Norman Powell to Miami in a three-team deal that will bring back Utah's John Collins— as well as the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee and Minnesota," Fischer wrote.

He continued to say, "Miami was widely anticipated to be in that mix, but the Heat's agreed-to acquisition of Powell would appear to rule them out of the Beal chase and would likewise appear to boost the Clippers' chances of convincing Beal to join Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Co. by stepping into a clear backcourt void created by Powell's departure."

We’ll see where all the chips fall, but Bradley Beal to the Clippers after being bought out by the Suns feels like a natural way for things to play out.

John Collins and Brook Lopez are a couple of really strong additions for LAC this offseason.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) July 7, 2025

The Clippers have two open roster spots, with the $5.3 million non-taxpayer midlevel exception available to use, and a starting role waiting for him after Powell's departure.

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