Bradley Beal ultimately received a contract buyout from the Phoenix Suns, allowing him to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, but it didn't come without sacrificing some of his previous contract.

James Harden heavily recruited Bradley Beal to the Los Angeles Clippers. Beal, who agreed to a buyout with the Phoenix Suns, chose the Clippers over the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves.