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Phoenix Suns in Advanced Talks to Buy Out Bradley Beal’s Contract

The Suns hope to escape the second tax apron by stretching Beal’s remaining $110 million deal over five seasons

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Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots the ball against Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2, left) during the first half at Moda Center in Portland on Feb. 1, 2025.
Apr 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) puts up a layup against San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley (14) during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Suns and Beal are negotiating a contract buyout that would void his no-trade clause and make him a free agent.
  • Phoenix is more than $10 million over the NBA’s second tax apron and aiming to reduce its luxury-tax burden and repeater-tax risk.
  • The proposed buyout would allow the Suns to stretch Beal’s remaining two-year, $110 million contract across five seasons to lower their annual cap hit.
  • Exploratory trade discussions between Phoenix and the Miami Heat stalled this week, leaving the buyout as the primary path for Beal’s departure.
  • The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are expected to pursue Beal in free agency once he becomes available.