Bradley Beal Re-Signs With Clippers On Two-Year Deal

Key Points:

• Bradley Beal has officially re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $13.2 million contract, with the second year being a player option partially guaranteed for $3 million.
• Beal declined his $5.62 million player option for the 2026/27 season to test free agency but ultimately chose to return to the Clippers, who used his Non-Bird rights to offer a modest raise.
• The 33-year-old guard has struggled with injuries in recent years, playing only six games last season due to a hip injury requiring surgery, though he was previously a key scorer averaging 17.0 points per game in 2024/25.
• The Clippers' roster may face crunch issues as they finalize other moves, including a potential Kawhi Leonard trade, sign-and-trade interest in Peyton Watson, and possible re-signing of Bennedict Mathurin.
• Despite exploring other options, Beal's return to the Clippers was anticipated given mutual interest, and he had been linked to the Miami Heat, though Miami did not prioritize signing him.