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,

All this comes after the Phoenix Suns traded superstar Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th pick (Khaman Maluach) in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics also began a refresh by trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers and Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks.

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly very eager to part ways with Bradley Beal, but cutting ties with him isn’t easy. That’s because Beal has a very specific and unique contract, so he has to be deeply involved in any potential trade.

Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Milwaukee Bucks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Bucks’ backcourt seems pretty settled once the upcoming addition of Cole Anthony occurs (he clears waivers tomorrow),

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