Bradley Beal agrees to two-year, $13.2M Clippers return

Year 2 carries a player option.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

What happened: Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports relayed the agreement to ESPN. Beal declined a $5.6 million option in June before returning on new terms.

Why it matters: The option gives Beal control over whether to test free agency again in 2027. The Clippers retain backcourt continuity after his six-game 2025-26 season.

By the numbers: Beal averaged 8.2 points, 1.7 assists and 0.8 rebounds in 20.2 minutes across six games in 2025-26. He shot 37.5% from the field and 36.8% from three.

What to watch: Training camp will clarify Beal's role in the Clippers' 2026-27 rotation.

Sources

espn.com 2026-08-27T03:32:54.193637+00:00

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