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The Bradley Beal saga in Phoenix is officially over. Now, the three-time All-Star finds himself in Los Angeles, poised to join a Clippers roster already loaded with star power. According to Shams Charania, Beal has finalized a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns and signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the LA Clippers. Joining […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are expected to reach an agreement with soon-to-be free agent Bradley Beal once the guard clears waivers on Friday. The expected moves let the Phoenix Suns move on from their Kevin Durant-Bradley Beal-Devin Booker trio while giving the Clippers a scoring guard to step in place of the recently traded Norman […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers raised some eyebrows by signing free agent Bradley Beal shortly after he was bought out of his previous contract with the Phoenix Suns. Beal effectively gives the Clippers a replacement at the guard position for the recently-traded Norman Powell and adds more scoring depth to a roster that has several […]

New Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott reportedly made an effort to convince Bradley Beal to remain with the franchise before the veteran guard agreed to a contract buyout on Wednesday. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Ott met with Beal shortly after his hiring in June and presented a plan for a renewed role with […]

Following Bradley Beal’s buyout from the Phoenix Suns and his decision to sign a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN analyst and former NBA player Kendrick Perkins offered a sharp critique of the move during Thursday morning’s edition of First Take. When asked what Beal’s addition meant for the Clippers’ title hopes, Perkins […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have made some major upgrades to their team over the past few weeks. First, they were able to acquire John Collins in a three-team trade with the Utah Jazz and Miami Heat. Unfortunately for them, they had to trade away Norman Powell, but they may have just signed his replacement recently. […]

The 2025 NBA offseason was not about quantity for the Los Angeles Clippers; it was about precision. After another season ending in disappointment, the front office knew the window for contention with this core was rapidly narrowing. With Kawhi Leonard and James Harden all in their mid-30s, the Clippers had to be smarter, not splashier. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made a free agency splash on Monday afternoon by acquiring Bradley Beal, who had been previously bought out of his mammoth contract by the Phoenix Suns. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that it would be a two-year, $11 million deal for Beal to take his talents to the City of […]

After rumors of Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns possibly coming to a buyout agreement soon, it became official on July 15, and soon after, it was reported that he would sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once clearing waivers. The Clippers haven’t made many moves in the offseason, but the ones they have made […]

The Golden State Warriors were reportedly among the teams that pursued Bradley Beal in free agency but were unwilling to offer more than a veteran minimum contract, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. Beal ultimately signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers after reaching a buyout with the Phoenix Suns. […]

Bradley Beal reportedly showed little interest in joining the Los Angeles Lakers before agreeing to a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. Siegel reported Wednesday that despite the Lakers holding “extensive conversations” with Beal and his representatives, the 32-year-old guard did not express much enthusiasm […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are signing Bradley Beal after the Phoenix Suns bought out the veteran guard’s contract. With Beal heading to L.A., rumors are suggesting that Chris Paul is soon to follow. Reports indicate that Paul, who is 40 years old, is expected to sign with the Clippers and join Beal in Los Angeles, […]

The Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal have officially agreed to a contract buyout on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Beal will receive his more than $50 million annual salary for the upcoming season. The insider is also reporting that Beal will sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. BREAKING: Three-time […]

While the Los Angeles Clippers are a top suitor for Bradley Beal, as reported by ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, there hasn’t been any traction on a potential buyout with the Phoenix Suns, but ESPN’s Brian Windhorst remains hopeful. After trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster deal and re-signing Devin Booker, the Suns’ […]

Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez has finally opened up about his decision to leave the Milwaukee Bucks amid NBA Free Agency. The 2021 NBA Champion agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Clippers. He joins a loaded roster featuring Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and head coach Tyronn Lue. For Lopez, the move […]

When Brook Lopez pivoted from a potential return to the Los Angeles Lakers to signing with the rival LA Clippers, it wasn’t about money, minutes, or even market. It was about uncertainty. More specifically, it was the uncertainty swirling around LeBron James and his future with the Lakers. As detailed by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and […]

LAS VEGAS — There is a different vibe surrounding NBA Summer League this year. Unlike in previous seasons, where free agency and the trade season dragged well into the summer’s showcase in Sin City, many teams around the league have already completed their offseason homework. Of course, there are still major questions left on the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly all in on signing free agents Bradley Beal and Chris Paul and reportedly have the cap space to do so, as this could have been their plan all along. After the future Hall of Fame point guard finished his tenure with the San Antonio Spurs, the Clippers and Suns […]

The Los Angeles Clippers recently made headlines by trading for John Collins in a three-team deal. The trade saw them lose a 2027 second-round pick as well as Norman Powell, who produced a career season last campaign, averaging 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. The versatile Collins is understood to have been on the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have appeared to set things in motion in preparation for the potential signing of Chris Paul or Bradley Beal, with the team waiting on the buyout decision for the latter. On Tuesday, Keith Smith of Spotrac reported that the Clippers have decided to waive Jordan Miller one week ahead of the […]

With almost all of the major moves of this year’s NBA free agency complete, few names remain. However, former San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul is still a free agent as he considers his next move. Paul has already hinted that next season will be his last. Despite that and his age, teams want to […]

Bradley Beal’s wife Kamiah Adams recently reposted what seemed to be a picture of an invitation to James Harden and Paije Speights’ wedding. The Los Angeles Clippers star and Speights have been in a relationship since early 2024, but no confirmation of an engagement or a wedding has yet been made official. However, on her […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are in the process of reshaping their roster after an up-and-down 2024-25 season, and team president Lawrence Frank says there is more to come. During the moratorium period of NBA free agency, the Clippers mostly stood pat, re-signing James Harden and Nicolas Batum, in addition to replacing Drew Eubanks with free-agent […]

Los Angeles Clippers President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank issued a statement Monday addressing the team’s three-team trade with the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz, which sent veteran guard Norman Powell to Miami and brought forward John Collins to Los Angeles. Frank praised Powell’s contributions to the franchise over the past three-and-a-half seasons and acknowledged […]

Norman Powell offered a message of gratitude to the Los Angeles Clippers after being traded to the Miami Heat on Monday as part of a three-team deal involving the Utah Jazz. Powell reposted the Clippers’ “Thank You” graphic on his Instagram story, adding, “It’s Always Love #clippernation 🔴🔵.” The 32-year-old guard was dealt to Miami […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have traded Norman Powell to the Miami Heat in a three-team trade that sees them bag John Collins from the Utah Jazz. The Jazz received Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, and a 2027 second-round pick from the Clippers to complete the deal. On the occasion, the Clippers, who have been home to […]

The Phoenix Suns’ disastrous super-team experiment officially has a time of death. They finalized the massive seven-team Kevin Durant trade on July 6, choosing to completely alter their formerly grand championship vision and enter a pivotal transition or retooling phase. The franchise might feel the effects of its failed plan for a while, but by […]

In a high-impact three‑team trade announced on Monday, the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, and Utah Jazz orchestrated a multi-piece swap that could fundamentally shape each franchise’s offseason trajectory. The Clippers sent 32‑year‑old sharpshooter Norman Powell to the Heat, acquiring 27‑year‑old John Collins from the Jazz. Meanwhile, the Jazz received veterans Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired John Collins in a three-team swap with the Utah Jazz and the Miami Heat, which could increase the likelihood of signing Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal. He’s reportedly on the verge of reaching a buyout with the Suns, and the Clippers are among top the suitors for Beal. And, so were […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are replacing Norman Powell with John Collins in a three-team trade involving the Utah Jazz and Miami Heat, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Collins will be joining Ivica Zubac in the Clippers’ frontcourt, while Powell heads to the Eastern Conference and will join the Heat in the final year of […]

Brook Lopez is officially a part of the Los Angeles Clippers, which seemed to catch some by surprise. As The Athletic’s Fred Katz illustrated, it is not shocking Lopez signed with the Clippers — they reportedly agreed to a deal shortly after teams and players could officially begin negotiating with each other — but rather […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are doubling down on their title window, re-signing James Harden during NBA Free Agency. He agreed to a two-year, $81.5 million contract, a deal that reflects both commitment and flexibility. It includes a base salary of $39.2 million for the 2025–26 season. Harden also holds a player option for 2026–27. If […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are entering free agency with two clear targets at point guard. Chris Paul and Malcolm Brogdon lead the list of names most connected to Steve Ballmer’s team. If Paul chooses to sign with the Phoenix Suns instead, the Clippers plan to pivot to Brogdon as their main alternative. Chris Paul carries […]

Chris Paul has still not decided where he will play next season, and it seems like he may have a few options that he’s looking at. There are also teams that seem to be interested in adding him to their team, and it is no surprise when talking about the true point guard Paul is, […]

As LeBron James trade rumors continue to ramp up, the Los Angeles Lakers star has been linked to practically every other team in the league. However, even though a move to the Los Angeles Clippers would make geographical sense, the hypothetical scenario appears far-fetched. Despite liking his living situation in Los Angeles, James told those […]

In the aftermath of the Milwaukee Bucks’ improbable decision to waive and stretch the remaining $112.6 million on Damian Lillard’s contract (that runs for two more years), perhaps the Phoenix Suns would come to the same conclusion regarding Bradley Beal. The Suns have been trying their best to get Beal’s contract off the books, but […]

After a disappointing ending to their 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Clippers came into this summer with a number of priorities. One of the priorities was to address the backup big man position, which the Clippers did immediately into free agency with the commitment of Brook Lopez. On Tuesday afternoon, the Clippers elected to move […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered free agency with a number of priorities: the main ones being addressing the backup center as well as the backup point guard positions. Enter Brook Lopez. As free agency starts on Monday evening, it appears as though the big man is headed to the Los Angeles Clippers. Brook Lopez agrees […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have a need at the center position heading into the 2025 offseason, and a former teammate of James Harden could be the answer. Now that they’ve reached agreements with two of their own big free agents in Harden and Nicolas Batum, the Clippers can look at the free agent market. According […]