According to NBA Insider Brett Seigel, Bradley Beal refused to join the Lakers despite extensive conversation between his representation and the team.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the only NBA player with a no-trade clause after the Phoenix Suns bought out the contract of Bradley Beal, who has since agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.

The union between Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns is set to be no more. Shams Charania revealed on Twitter/X that Beal is joining the Los Angeles Clippers. Charania wrote, "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,

After a disappointing stint with the Phoenix Suns Bradley Beal is reportedly heading even further out west. On Wednesday the three-time All-Star agreed to a contract buyout with Matt Ishbia's team and plans to join the LA Clippers on a two-year,

With all 30 teams in Las Vegas for NBA Summer League, Bradley Beal and Jonathan Kuminga continue to headline all discussions and intel.

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Beal is ready to receive an amount as an advance on his 2025-26 salary on July 15.

With Beal working on a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Clippers "are likely the leaders to sign the guard," per The Athletic's Law Murray, Dan Woike and Fred Katz. Beal "has also considered" the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers.