Suns Buy Out Beal, Restructure Roster After Missed Playoffs

The Phoenix Suns have bought out Bradley Beal's contract, with Beal agreeing to forgo $13.9 million and the Suns waiving and stretching his deal to create $19.4 million in dead money annually. This move, along with Kevin Durant's earlier departure, enables the Suns to fall beneath the second luxury tax apron, restoring key trade and free agency options for the 2025-26 season. Beal has signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Devin Booker is now set to serve as the team's primary point guard, and the Suns currently have 13 players on their roster, with further additions under consideration. The restructuring comes after the Suns missed the playoffs and dealt with significant injuries last season. The team aims to use their new cap flexibility to rebuild and become more competitive.