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

The Phoenix Suns have recently been linked in trade rumors with Golden State Warriors star Jonathan Kuminga, as the Suns are looking to explore every opportunity.

Bradley Beal is "actively exploring his options" as a potential free agent in anticipation of the Phoenix Suns buying out his contract, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott reportedly tried to keep Bradley Beal before his move to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Following Kevin Durant's departure, the Phoenix Suns are making bold roster moves. Bradley Beal has reportedly taken a surprising step to bolster the team's prospects for the 2025-26 NBA season.

Stretching the $110,794,880 owed to Beal across five seasons would result in annual cap hits of $22,158,976, which would fit within that limit. But Phoenix already has $3,814,041 in stretched salary on its cap through ’26/27 related to last year’s cuts of Nassir Little and E.J. Liddell.

The second apron has become a big deal in the NBA, causing players like Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal to be moved to save money.

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly eyeing Bradley Beal, potentially available via a buyout, to bolster their aging core of Stephen Curry, Draymo