An NBA analyst was confused upon hearing that Bradley Beal signed with the Clippers after resenting the Suns for similar roster construction.

The Los Angeles Clippers’ latest move did not move the team any closer to its first NBA title in franchise history. After being bought out by the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles signed veteran Bradley Beal to a two-year $11 million contract.

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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.

Last season, the Clippers added Ben Simmons after the Brooklyn Nets bought out the three-time All-Star. Simmons provided defense and ball handling off the bench, averaging 3.1 assists and 0.7 steals in just 16.4 minutes per game. He even shot 85.7% on his free throws, long an issue for the oft-injured Simmons.

Via Charania: "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."

As the 22-year-old center develops, he can look to a couple of teammates as examples of how continued improvement can pay off.

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