Bradley Beal Suns Buyout Delayed Pending $13M Salary Advance

Bradley Beal's buyout from the Phoenix Suns has been delayed, primarily due to a contractual stipulation requiring a 25% advance payment of over $13 million on his 2025-26 salary, which is set for July 15. Although Beal will receive this payment regardless of the buyout outcome, sources suggest he may wait for it before finalizing his departure. The Suns have discussed the buyout extensively and appear ready to move on, with the delay attributed to negotiations over terms, control, and leverage. Multiple teams have shown interest in signing Beal as a free agent, with the Los Angeles Clippers emerging as the frontrunner. Beal is expected to join the Clippers, where he would play alongside James Harden, though salary cap constraints mean the Clippers can only offer a portion of Beal’s salary, with the Suns covering the rest. This buyout situation remains dynamic, with the resolution anticipated soon.