![[Rankin] The Phoenix Suns have been discussing a possible buyout for guard Bradley Beal, league sources have informed The Arizona Republic. Beal has two years left on his contract totaling $110 million. A buyout would make Beal a free agent.](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1751594586_497_PQzlOcEPU9SQ30n9J8QxgVtMhAZHxWycNAR_618I73Q-1920x1024.jpeg)
The Phoenix Suns have been discussing a possible buyout for guard Bradley Beal, league sources have informed The Arizona Republic.
Beal has two years left on his contract totaling $110 million. A buyout would make Beal a free agent. Teams can officially begin signing players to contracts July 6.
The three-time All-Star guard is on a five-year deal for $251 million, which includes a no-trade clause, that he signed with the Washington Wizards.
He’d no longer have a no-trade clause with a buyout because the contract would be voided.
The Suns have a policy of declining to comment on the contracts of players. Suns general manager Brian Gregory passed on addressing a question about Kevin Durant’s future with the team during Jordan Ott’s introductory news conference as head coach last month.
Phoenix later traded Durant before the 2025 NBA Draft to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster deal, acquiring Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick in the 2025 draft, and five second-round selections.
The trade will become official July 6.
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Expensive offseason, paying off bad decisions.
Buyouts, so hot right now
Thought this wasn’t possible?
The Wiz getting off Beal and his NTC was a low key one of greatest move a franchise has ever made
I wonder where he would go. No clear spot for him really. Clippers maybe?
They saw what Bucks did with Dame and thought it was a new trend
Dear sweet Jesus. Are we about to get 2 players being waived that make over 110 million.
Crazy times
Rofl. Bucks did it to Dame so somebody else did it, that must mean it’s a good decision, amirite?!?!??
I guess it’s for the best but damn
What a way to kill Booker’s prime
Beal is still a good player, just not at that price range.
This is so stupid! Suns just need to be patient and keep beal for 2 more years, he is still a solid player, and we aren’t going to get anyone better.
I don’t see what the rush is rn.
The No trade clause in Beal contract is useless in the first place, because no team in the world would take that contract, not even the Pels.
Buyout is their only option, because even if Beal waive the no trade clause? Who the hell would take him?
>The Suns have a policy of declining to comment on the contracts of players
I’m curious if this policy started before or after they willingly took on the worst contract in the league
Bucks waiving Lillard just started an new era of bad decisions.
He’s a good player his contract is just atrocious
Going to the Lakers lol
Not that I really want him but how would he look with the Lakers? Probably wouldn’t agree to join if he comes off the bench behind Reaves
Beal has no reason to take a buyout.
Wondering if I can also negotiate a $100 million buyout with my employer.
Lakers getting Beal and Ayton for free fuck the nba
no ones ever getting a no trade clause again. With this escrow thing and ratings down is this another reason owners are selling teams as they are at peak value? Its interesting to think where the league is going to be in 10years as the new generation is not watching full games only reels and highlights. Will that push the broadcast rights down? Someone who knows wahts up get at me
NUGGETS. GET A POINT GUARD PLEASE.
Beal: “You can buy me out for 110 million”
We have entered an era of extraordinary fiscal irresponsibility. A new one, I mean.
Would be huge if the Bucks can get him if he does.
Lakers getting everyone this offseason
I thought they couldn’t do it cause they would have more than 15% dedicated to buy outs
Watch him never play basketball again. Who’s going to pay him more than 5 mil? And he’s not going to sign for any less than 10 mil.
If I’m Beal, not giving up a single penny to lose the NTC
Unless it’s for $109 million, I can’t see him accepting a buyout.
This is stupid. He has, what, two years? And he’s not injured? Just play him and let him be a gigantic expiring contract.
Hopefully Bam is talking to both Beal and Dame
Suns saw Bucks and said if they can do it…
What’s the difference between being bought out and waived?
lol wizards ironically made one of the best trades in NBA history
Why not just keep him as your 6th man? He’s still a good player, just overpaid. They’re not winning this year so I don’t see why wanna get rid of him so bad
Buyouts are so hot rn
Look I’m not gonna disparage Kyrie. Dude’s a winner that handled Covid about as poorly as possible. Harden’s also a winner even if he’s a basketball terrorist.
Durant just didn’t really do himself many favors post GSW.
Fuck the suns for trading for this albatross
Why the Bucks are able to waive-and-stretch Damian Lillard without a buyout, but the Suns can’t with Bradley Beal:
Teams can have no more than 15% of the cap in stretch salary in a given season.
Bucks have no stretched salary on their books before Lillard. They clear the 15% marker by about $600K.
The Suns are carrying $3.8M in stretch salary already. Adding Beal’s full amount would take Phoenix over the 15% allowable amount.