Recent Report Reveals How Close Bradley Beal Was to Joining Lakers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Phoenix Suns reached a buyout with three-time All-Star Bradley Beal on Wednesday. As ESPN's Shams Charania reported, he will then sign with the Los Angeles Clippers when he clears waivers.

Bradley Beal ultimately received a contract buyout from the Phoenix Suns, allowing him to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, but it didn't come without sacrificing some of his previous contract.

Veteran guard Bradley Beal reportedly has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and will become a free agent. Phoenix is expected to request waivers on Beal, who then intends to join the LA Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.