Bradley Beal Buyout Talks Escalate Between Suns, Clippers Lead Interest

The Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal are nearing a contract buyout agreement that would allow Beal to become a free agent, with the Los Angeles Clippers emerging as the frontrunners to sign him. Beal, who has two years and $110.8 million left on his contract, must agree to return at least $13.8 million in the buyout, recognizing that the free-agent market offers limited financial upside. Other teams reportedly interested in Beal include the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Milwaukee Bucks. The Suns aim to clear cap space and rebuild around Devin Booker following injuries and roster changes that limited Beal’s impact alongside Booker and Kevin Durant. Meanwhile, Phoenix is also pursuing veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon to strengthen their backcourt as they restructure their roster. While the buyout would provide short-term financial relief for the Suns, experts warn it leaves the team with long-term dead money and does not fully resolve their roster challenges.