Bradley Beal Stats & More - Suns Buyout, Signs with Clippers

ESPN's Shams Charania reported on X  that three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has come to a mutual buyout with the Phoenix Suns. 

Priority Sports' Mark Bartelstein told ESPN that Beal will sign with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after passing through waivers. 

This signing brings to an end Beal's two seasons with the Suns, where he could not gel well with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, among others, and represents a new beginning with the Clippers in expectation of padding stars such as Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.

Bradley Beal Stats

Beal's 2024-2025 data with the Phoenix Suns were gathered from a sports API query and indicated that he netted 17.0 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in playing 53 games. This was good performance but less than his career best, possibly due to injuries and team balance among Suns as a whole. For deeper analysis, see the table below:

 Beal's effectiveness, performance of 49.7% in the paint and 38.6% from beyond three, that he is a consistent scorer and playmaker, which will gel in with the Clippers' system smoothly.

Impact on Los Angeles Clippers Depth Chart

The 2024-2025 Clippers lineup, as per Lineups.com and ESPN, has notable players such as Kawhi Leonard (PF, 95 OVR), James Harden (PG/SG, 90 OVR), and Ivica Zubac (C, 88 OVR). Having Beal as the shooting guard is a good addition to Harden, who may play or play sixth man. He may supplant Kris Dunn in the rotation or head the second unit, with reports pointing to a possible defense bench spot, alongside John Collins. This would be a rotation addition for the Clippers, particularly after trading away Norman Powell to Miami, which left an opening Beal can fill.

The expected Clippers depth chart after Beal might look something like this:

 This rotation indicates Beal is set to receive actual minutes, most likely 30-35 per game, bringing yet another scoring punch to the roster.

Phoenix Suns Depth Chart Post-Buyout

The Suns depth chart under the influence of Beal's removal indicates a turn towards youth and defense.  The Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. Their rotation now more likely includes Devin Booker at point guard, Jalen Green at shooting guard, Dillon Brooks at small forward, and centers Mark Williams or Khaman Maluach. The Suns' emphasis on rebuilding is evident, with Beal's buyout clearing cap space to fall under the second-apron payroll threshold.

A future Suns depth chart after Beal could look like this:

 The retooling seeks to build around Booker with a defense-oriented roster that is competitive and usher in a new era for Phoenix.

Bradley Beal Fantasy Basketball Outlook

Beal's fantasy worth with the Clippers hinges on his role. Traditionally, Beal has been a high-volume scoring guard, but his 2024-2025 statistics reveal a decline, possibly due to injuries. 

With the Clippers, if he's a starter, he may play 30-35 minutes a game, being a value across the board in points, assists, and rebounds. But as a reserve, minutes may dip, hurting fantasy scoring.

He remains a worthwhile pickup, especially for scoring leagues. Fantasy owners must monitor his role, with ceiling potential in contributing in a solid manner alongside Leonard and Harden.

Beal joining the Clippers adds more depth and flexibility as a championship team. For the Suns, it is building towards rejuvenation through defense and youth. 

Fantasy owners will be watching Beal's new role closely, and it will directly impact his value in next year's campaign. This July 16, 2025, reported signing is evidence of the volatility of NBA free agency with its wide-reaching effects for the clubs and fantasy hoops.