Bradley beal had options after his buyout with the Suns, but James Harden sold him the perfect pitch to come to the Clippers.

The Los Angeles Clippers have quietly made some of the best moves this offseason. From the addition of John Collins to the recent signing of Bradley Beal, the Clippers have effectively become one of the most competitive teams in the Western Conference.

BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old. pic.twitter.com/mm1uUtMgO6

The Clippers' first-round draft pick is displaying a variety of skills in Las Vegas, from defense to rebounding, passing and ballhandling on the break.

BREAKING: 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, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/gxZB0ObSms

"He gonna be happy now, he been dying to shoot" - Nick Young explains why Bradley Beal will thrive on the Clippers originally appeared on Basketball Network.

The Los Angeles Clippers made their biggest move of the offseason on Wednesday when they acquired Bradley Beal. Beal is an accomplished and talented basketball player, but how much does he improve the team’s chance of winning a championship?

That trade chip is Seth Lugo of the Kansas City Royals, a 2024 All-Star and presumptive rental thanks to his opt-out this winter. There's no guarantee the 47-50 Royals will be willing to sell, but the Dodgers would be one of many teams interested if they made Lugo available.