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Bradley Beal Nears Buyout, Sacrifices $14M for Free Agency

7/7/2025

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Beal's Buyout Decision

Bradley Beal is on the brink of a buyout with the Phoenix Suns, set to conclude within the next 48 hours. In this move, he will sacrifice over $14 million from his hefty $110.8 million contract. As he steps into free agency, teams like the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are eager to welcome him for a new chapter in his career.

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Lakers Pursue Beal

The Los Angeles Lakers are setting their sights on Bradley Beal, who is anticipated to be released by the Phoenix Suns shortly. The three-time All-Star, who averaged 17 points last season, could become a vital scoring asset alongside LeBron James as the Lakers strive to create a powerhouse team around Luka Doncic. The Bucks and Clippers are also in the mix for Beal's talents.

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Beal's Buyout Decision

Bradley Beal is on the brink of a buyout with the Phoenix Suns, set to conclude within the next 48 hours. In this move, he will sacrifice over $14 million from his hefty $110.8 million contract. As he steps into free agency, teams like the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are eager to welcome him for a new chapter in his career.

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