Beal eyes LA after Suns contract buyout

Three-time NBA All-Star guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout by the Phoenix Suns that opens the door to join the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old was the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by Washington and traded to Phoenix in 2023, but struggled in two seasons with the Suns, setting the stage for his departure.

After clearing waivers, Beal plans to sign a two-year deal worth $11 million with the Clippers, his agent told ESPN and the Arizona Republic, with a player option for the 2026-27 campaign that could make him a top free agent next year.