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Veteran NBA Guard Enters Unrestricted Free Agency After Contract Decision

Veteran NBA Guard Enters Unrestricted Free Agency After Contract Decision

Summary

NBA guard Bradley Beal declined his $5.6 million player option, making him an unrestricted free agent before the 2026-27 season. Beal played only six games last season due to hip surgery and is expected to look for a short-term contract to prove his abilities.

Key Facts

  • Bradley Beal was a guard for the Los Angeles Clippers.
  • He declined a $5.6 million player option on his contract.
  • Beal played six games last season before hip surgery ended his season.
  • His average points last season were 8.2 per game, the lowest in his career.
  • Beal signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Clippers after leaving the Phoenix Suns.
  • In the 2024-25 season with the Suns, he averaged 17 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game.
  • Beal played 11 years with the Washington Wizards and was selected to three All-Star games.
  • He has not played 60 or more games in a season since 2020-21, when he averaged 31.3 points per game.
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