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Bradley Beal Agrees to Join Clippers in Two-Year Deal After Suns Buyout

He will forfeit $13.9 million to complete the buyout, clear waivers before joining the Clippers on a two-year, $11 million contract with a 2026-27 player option.

Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images/File Photo
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) slaps hands with forward Royce O'Neale (00) after beating the Miami Heat 115-112 at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Nov. 6, 2024.
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Overview

  • Beal and the Suns finalized a mutual buyout on July 16, with the guard returning $13.9 million of his remaining salary to sever ties.
  • After clearing the waiver process, Beal will sign a two-year pact worth $11 million that includes a player option for the 2026-27 season, positioning him for potential free agency next summer.
  • Phoenix will use the NBA’s waive-and-stretch provision to spread Beal’s leftover cap hit over five years, dropping below both tax apron thresholds and unlocking roster flexibility.
  • Several contenders—including the Heat, Bucks, Timberwolves and Lakers—courted Beal once he received permission to negotiate, but he opted for Los Angeles based on fit.
  • The Clippers view Beal as a veteran scorer and playmaker alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, aiming to bolster an experienced backcourt for another title push.