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Suns and Bradley Beal Advance Toward Buyout as Clippers Lead Free Agency Odds

Luxury-tax concerns have prompted the franchise to pursue a high-value buyout that would open the market to suitors.

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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half at PHX Arena on April 8, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Suns and Beal are in advanced buyout negotiations to dissolve his no-trade contract and make him an unrestricted free agent.
  • Beal carries about $110 million remaining on his five-year, $251 million deal inherited from Washington.
  • Owner Mat Ishbia’s push to reduce the team’s luxury-tax burden has driven talks toward what could be one of the largest buyouts in NBA history.
  • DraftKings lists the Clippers as the +150 favorite to sign Beal, with the Bucks at +400, Lakers at +650 and Warriors at +1800.
  • Media and team insiders have debated how Beal’s scoring versatility could complement stars like Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo or LeBron James.