Team owner Mat Ishbia continues to take responsibility for what has happened with the Phoenix Suns, but he's excited about where the team is headed.

LA just got even better with the addition of Bradley Beal. Is Houston in trouble despite having made major moves as well?

In recent days, there was talk around the NBA that Bradley Beal was looking for a buyout of his contract with the Phoenix Suns, and that if he was granted a buyout, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of a few teams that would have interest in him.

The union between Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns is set to be no more. Shams Charania revealed on Twitter/X that Beal is joining the Los Angeles Clippers. Charania wrote, "Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year,

Beal's use of just the peace emoji to say goodbye prompted laughs from several other stars across the NBA. Former teammate Durant simply commented a laughing emoji on his post. Another former Suns teammate, Tyus Jones, who recently signed with the Magic, commented "aye man" with two laughing emojis.

All this comes after the Phoenix Suns traded superstar Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th pick (Khaman Maluach) in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics also began a refresh by trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers and Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks.

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly very eager to part ways with Bradley Beal, but cutting ties with him isn’t easy. That’s because Beal has a very specific and unique contract, so he has to be deeply involved in any potential trade.

Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Milwaukee Bucks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Bucks’ backcourt seems pretty settled once the upcoming addition of Cole Anthony occurs (he clears waivers tomorrow),