In recent days, there was talk around the NBA that Bradley Beal was looking for a buyout of his contract with the Phoenix Suns, and that if he was granted a buyout, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of a few teams that would have interest in him.

Recent Report Reveals How Close Bradley Beal Was to Joining Lakers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Phoenix Suns reached a buyout with three-time All-Star Bradley Beal on Wednesday. As ESPN's Shams Charania reported, he will then sign with the Los Angeles Clippers when he clears waivers.

Bradley Beal has agreed to a buyout with the Suns and plans to join the Clippers on a two-year, $11M deal with an option after he clears waivers, his agent told ESPN.