In recent days, there was talk around the NBA that Bradley Beal was looking for a buyout of his contract with the Phoenix Suns, and that if he was granted a buyout, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of a few teams that would have interest in him.

As widely suspected, the Los Angeles Clippers had a plan. They didn't just dump Norman Powell to avoid overpaying him on his next contract; they effectively swapped him for John Collins and Bradley Beal,

The team that won 50 games last season is more talented now, but it’s also substantially older than other potential contenders – which leads to questions.