According to Windhorst, while Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and head coach Tyronn Lue spoke to Beal about what the club could offer him, the most noteworthy pitch came from star guard James Harden, who lobbied the front office to pursue Beal and then reached out directly to the guard (and to Bartelstein) to recruit him.

BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/gxZB0ObSms

PHOENIX -- With the Phoenix Suns struggling and moving Bradley Beal to the bench, all while Jimmy Butler has been suspended and requested a trade from the Miami Heat, trade rumors surrounding Beal ...

The Suns are nearing a massive decision with Bradley Beal that could reshape their future and hopefully help retool their roster.

Gerald Bourguet @ GeraldBourguet Bradley Beal on the Jimmy Butler trade rumors: “The same thing until one of them comes and says something to me and talks to me. It’s just out there.

Bradley Beal is "actively exploring his options" as a potential free agent in anticipation of the Phoenix Suns buying out his contract, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

Following Kevin Durant's departure, the Phoenix Suns are making bold roster moves. Bradley Beal has reportedly taken a surprising step to bolster the team's prospects for the 2025-26 NBA season.

While all signs point to the 2025-26 campaign being his final season, which he hinted at in a recent interview with Jemele Hill, Chris Paul could join the Clippers for a reunion. Teams such as the Bucks and Lakers have also been linked to Paul, while the Suns and Clippers rose to the top as favorites, per ClutchPoints' Brett Sigel.

Bradley Beal dished his thoughts on trade rumors after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers.