Bradley Beal reportedly has agreed to a buyout from the Phoenix Suns and is expected to join the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN.
Beal is expected to receive a two-year, $11 million contract with a player option after he clears waivers, according to ESPN.
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After two disappointing years with the Suns, it seems Beal and his family prioritized fit over paycheck.
The Clippers are a solid landing spot for the 32-year-old who is entering his 14th season.
Let’s break down how he’s expected to fit on a team that considers itself a contender in the West.
What Bradley Beal does for the Clippers
Los Angeles traded Norman Powell in a deal for John Collins, meaning there’s a significant hole for the Clips at shooting guard, which is the only position Beal can really play.
At 6-foot-4 and with a feathery touch, Beal would seem like a seamless fit alongside the more ball-dominant James Harden and do-it-all (when healthy) wing Kawhi Leonard. But Beal does have his own availability issues, with the veteran averaging 49 games played the past four seasons.
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With the Clippers strengthening their frontline via the acquisitions of Collins and Brook Lopez in free agency, Beal’s signing should bring tremendous roster balance.
A lineup of Harden, Beal, Leonard, Collins, and Ivica Zubac might be one of the most potent starting units in the NBA, with a healthy mix of interior and perimeter offense.
Of course, health will always be the major issue with the Clippers, but if things do break right, they could be a formidable threat in the Western Conference.
