Phoenix Suns insider breaks down Bradley Beal contract buyout
The Suns bought out guard Bradley Beal’s contract, ending his time in Phoenix. The Republic’s Duane Rankin explains what it means for the team.
The Phoenix Suns have seven players returning from last season’s team, which won just 36 games and didn’t even reach the play-in tournament.
Devin Booker, Ryan Dunn, Royce O’Neale, Grayson Allen, Oso Ighodaro, Nick Richards and Collin Gillespie are back as the Suns look to bounce back from their first losing season since 2019-20, which was the last time they missed the playoffs before last season.
The Suns begin training camp Sept. 25 at the team’s practice facility. The Suns open the 2025-26 regular season Oct. 22 against the Sacramento Kings at PHX Arena.
So, where are the remaining 13 players from Phoenix’s 2024-25 team who are no longer with the franchise?
Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets via trade before the 2025 draft).
Bradley Beal (Los Angeles Clippers, bought out by Suns).
Jusuf Nurkic (Utah Jazz, via trade from Charlotte Hornets).
Tyus Jones (Orlando Magic, signed as a free agent).
Mason Plumlee (Charlotte Hornets, signed as a free agent).
Josh Okogie (Houston Rockets, signed as a free agent).
TyTy Washington Jr. (Los Angeles Clippers, signed as a free agent).
Jalen Bridges (Boston Celtics, signed a training camp contract).
Damion Lee (playing overseas for Ironi Ness Ziona).
Vasa Micic (playing overseas for Hapoel Tel Aviv).
Bol Bol (free agent).
Monte Morris (free agent).
Cody Martin (free agent).
Have opinions about the current state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@gannett.com or contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @DuaneRankin.
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