Overview
- After a mid-July buyout with the Suns, Beal chose the Clippers following direct conversations with Steve Ballmer, Lawrence Frank, Tyronn Lue and James Harden.
- He cited basketball fit, familiarity with Los Angeles and a desire to remain with one team long-term as key reasons for the move.
- Tyronn Lue said integrating Beal should be straightforward because of his ability to run pick-and-roll, catch and shoot, cut and handle the ball.
- The Clippers expect Beal to start in place of Norman Powell, with John Collins alongside Ivica Zubac, and Chris Paul and Brook Lopez slated for bench roles.
- Beal expressed excitement about playing with elite playmakers like Harden and Paul and will debut with the Clippers on October 22 against the Jazz.