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Bradley Beal’s agent takes shot at Phoenix Suns in latest statement

Originally posted on Burn City Sports
By Tanner Tortorella | Last updated Jul 17, 2025 7:38 PM ET

The ugly breakup between the Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal have been well documented. The two sides spent weeks trying to figure a contract buyout to stretch the massive salary of the three-time All-Star. The negotiations led to Beal giving back $13.6 million and will be getting paid $19 million over the next five years to not play for the franchise.

There appears to be no love lost, as the 32-year-old posted on Instagram a goodbye message that was just the peace sign emoji. Since the situation is over, quotes from various sources are coming out taking shots at each other. Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, released a statement taking a shot at the Suns for not using his client correctly.

Bartelstein on Suns mismanaging Beal:

“If you have Brad Beal on your team, you have to let him be Brad Beal. Otherwise, it doesn’t make sense and you’re not getting the best version of him. That’s what I think is going to happen here with the Clippers.”

In his two seasons in Phoenix, he averaged 17.6 points, 4.3 assists and 4.1 rebounds on 40.7% from the 3-point line. The counting stats look stellar, but the $50+ million salary, no-trade clause and injury history left a sour taste in the mouth of the front office and fans. The former Suns guard and his agent are burning any bridges to his previous team, and won’t be expecting any tribute video or ovation in his return to the Valley next season.

This article first appeared on Burn City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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