The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a buyout with three-time All-Star Bradley Beal, clearing the way for him to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported. 

In the buyout, Beal will give up approximately $13.8 million, surrendering part of his remaining $110.8 million salary, allowing Phoenix to stretch the balance over five years and clear significant cap space for future roster moves.

Once he clears waivers, Beal is expected to ink a two-year, $11 million contract with the Clippers, including a player option for the 2026–27 season. 

The deal will offer Beal a chance to contribute with veteran leadership and scoring alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden in a revamped Los Angeles rotation. The Clippers’ projected starting five is now with Harden, Beal, Leonard, recently-acquired John Collins, and all-defensive teamer Ivica Zubac.

Beal’s stint in Phoenix never met expectations. Initially envisioned as part of a super‑team with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, the trio never reached cohesion. Over two seasons, Beal appeared in just 106 games – averaging 17.6 PPG – while the Suns failed to win a single playoff game. The buyout marks the end of one of the NBA’s most high‑profile big‑money gambles. 

ANALYSIS: For Phoenix, stretching Beal’s contract clears both cap space and roster flexibility – resetting after a costly era built around star acquisition. For Beal, this move offers a chance to revive his career in a familiar city with a contending team, while retaining a role and income via his player option. For the Clippers, adding Beal gives L.A. a high-caliber scorer beside Harden and Leonard – striking a balance between immediate impact and salary caution. 

Beal’s buyout and subsequent Clippers deal close a tumultuous chapter in Phoenix while setting up a fresh opportunity for the guard. The Suns pivot from a failed super-team experiment, and the Clippers gain veteran depth as they chase title aspirations.