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Bradley Beal Reaches Buyout With Suns to Join Clippers

Surrendering nearly $14 million in owed salary clears his waivers for a two-year, $11 million Clippers deal; Phoenix will stretch the balance to trim its luxury-tax burden.

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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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

Overview

  • Beal and the Suns agreed to a buyout on Wednesday, with the 32-year-old guard giving back $13.9 million of the $110 million remaining on his contract to facilitate his exit.
  • Once he clears waivers, Beal plans to sign a two-year, $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers that includes a player option for the 2026–27 season.
  • Phoenix will waive-and-stretch Beal’s remaining salary over five years, dropping below the first and second luxury-tax aprons and unlocking mid-level exception space.
  • The buyout caps a strategic reset in Phoenix under new coach Jordan Ott and GM Brian Gregory following the trades of Kevin Durant and firing of Mike Budenholzer.
  • In Los Angeles, Beal is expected to slot into a backcourt alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden as a veteran scorer and playmaker on a contender.