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Suns Enter Buyout Talks With Bradley Beal to Free Up Tax Space

Stretching his two-year, $110 million contract over five seasons would remove more than $10 million from Phoenix’s tax apron, opening the door for contenders.

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.
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Overview

  • Phoenix is negotiating a contract buyout with guard Bradley Beal that would void his no-trade clause and make him an unrestricted free agent.
  • The Suns aim to spread Beal’s remaining two-year, $110 million salary over five seasons to reduce their luxury tax obligations by at least $10 million.
  • Beal has appeared in just 53 games in each of his two seasons in Phoenix and holds two years and $110 million on his five-year, $251 million deal.
  • Carrying roughly $10 million over the NBA’s second tax apron has prompted Phoenix to pursue urgent cap relief measures.
  • If Beal reaches free agency, contenders such as the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are expected to pursue the three-time All-Star.