The Phoenix Suns entered the 2024–25 season with high expectations, boasting a trio of All-Stars in Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. But despite assembling this powerhouse lineup, the team consistently struggled to find rhythm or success throughout the season.
Durant’s exit from Phoenix marked the beginning of major organizational changes. On Sunday, the Suns traded Durant to the Houston Rockets. With Durant gone, the focus quickly shifted to the future of Bradley Beal. According to Arizona Sports 98.7’s John Gambadoro, Beal will unlikely remain with the team.
“They will either trade him or they will buy him out. I went out on a limb like three months ago and said there’s a 0% Bradley Beal is going to be back. I’m going to stick with that. I don’t think there’s any scenario in which Bradley Beal comes back and plays for the Suns,” Gambadoro said.
REPORT: Bradley Beal is expected to be traded or bought out by the Suns, per @Gambo987.
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The Suns acquired Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards in 2023, hoping to form an elite scoring trio with Booker and Durant. However, Beal’s performance failed to meet expectations. Last season, he averaged 17 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.
Suns Look To Offload Bradley Beal After Roster Shake-Up
In exchange for Kevin Durant, the Suns received Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported that the Suns are now expected to turn their focus toward parting ways with Beal after acquiring Green.
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“The Suns will explore maneuvers to offload Bradley Beal after acquiring Jalen Green. Phoenix’s only plausible scenario to move Beal is via buyout, which he would need to agree to beforehand. After trading Kevin Durant today, Phoenix’s next seismic move will be exiling Beal,” Sidery reported.
Beal holds a player option worth $57.1 million for the 2026–27 season. In addition, he possesses a no-trade clause and, as reported, has no interest in waiving it or being forced out of Phoenix. This puts the Suns in a challenging position. They now need Beal’s cooperation to finalize a buyout or any potential trade.
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