Bradley Beal Buyout Looms—Here’s Where He Could Land

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly on the verge of a buyout with Bradley Beal, ending his underwhelming two-season stint in the desert. The 32-year-old guard, currently on a hefty $110 million, 2-year deal, hasn’t played more than 60 games in a season since 2020–21 and has averaged just 17 points per game in Phoenix.

Sources say Beal is open to a buyout and might give back roughly $13.9 million, making $96.9 million stretchable over five years for salary-cap relief. Though he still has a no-trade clause, this move would give him the flexibility to become an unrestricted free agent—with considerable interest expected league-wide.

NBA insiders say several playoff-ready teams are already circling Beal, hoping to add his sharpshooting:

• Milwaukee Bucks – Seeks offensive depth alongside Giannis
• Miami Heat – Could slot Beal at a mid‑level exception
• LA Clippers – May start him over Kris Dunn
• Los Angeles Lakers – Potential veteran spark
• Denver Nuggets – Balanced addition despite tight roster

Each team offers Beal a chance to maintain a prominent role, while easing Phoenix’s salary burden.

For Phoenix, the buyout frees up cap space and opens roster flexibility—especially after already moving on from Kevin Durant.

For Beal, it’s a fresh start. As a high-level scorer on a reduced salary, he could offer veteran leadership and bench offense to contenders—though playing time and role will likely be more limited than in Washington.

A buyout seems imminent, and Beal’s next chapter could begin with a contender seeking scoring punch. Teams like Milwaukee and Miami are already on alert. It’ll be key to watch where he lands—and how quickly.