Bradley Beal Finalizes Clippers Deal After Suns Buyout

Bradley Beal has officially signed a two-year, $11 million contract with a player option to join the Los Angeles Clippers, following a buyout with the Phoenix Suns. Clippers president Lawrence Frank confirmed the team's successful third attempt to acquire Beal, who is expected to start at shooting guard and fill the scoring void left by Norman Powell. Beal, who averaged 17 points last season (a career low since 2014-15) and saw reduced minutes due to injuries, is anticipated to thrive alongside James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, leveraging his career averages of 21.5 points and his ability to alleviate ballhandling duties. Harden reportedly played a role in recruiting Beal, who the Clippers believe will be a better fit given his past success with high-level playmakers and the team's floor spacing and centers.