The LA Clippers are expected to sign Bradley Beal once he clears waivers, but the former Phoenix Suns guard is hoping to stay.

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

Amid overlapping injuries, a top-heavy roster and frequent coaching turnover, the Phoenix Suns vastly underachieved for the past two seasons with a first-round sweep to Minnesota (in 2024) and a misse

Bradley beal had options after his buyout with the Suns, but James Harden sold him the perfect pitch to come to the Clippers.

In exchange, the Suns received Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Daeqwon Plowden, the No. 10 overall pick in 2025 (Khaman Maluach), the No. 31 overall pick in 2025 (Rasheer Fleming), the No. 41 overall pick in 2025 (Koby Brea), plus second-round picks in 2026 and 2032.

Beal is likely to go No. 3 to the Washington Wizards, but taking into account the teams picking two through five, let's take a look at the best fit for the former Gator. 3. Charlotte Bobcats

But Beal’s personal brilliance has been met with, well, complete dysfunction in the nation’s capital. The Wizards currently sit in the Eastern Conference cellar at 3–11.

Their next best trade asset is Tyler Herro, who is good but not good enough to be a centerpiece for this sort of deal. The Heat are a long shot, but Beal would be a great fit in Miami. 8.

The list of elite shooting guards currently playing in the NBA is not a lengthy one, which is why Bradley Beal is such an appealing option for teams heading into Thursday night’s NBA draft...