According to The Athletic’s Fred Katz, ahead of his much-anticipated contract buyout, Bradley Beal is beginning to set sights on new potential landing destinations. Many teams are expected to make a play for the talented veteran guard.

For Beal, he is targeting teams like the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Milwaukee Bucks. The Clippers are seemed the most likeliest team after they traded Norman Powell away and have created cap space for him.

For the buyout to work, the 32-year-old would need to give at least $13.8 million back to the Suns in their agreement for Phoenix to be able to waive and stretch his $110.8 million contract. His contract runs through the 2026-27 season.

It’s expected teams will offer Beal their midlevel exceptions due to the financial restrictions they’ve been facing this offseason. The Clippers can offer Beal $5.3 million, with the Lakers offering around the same with $5.1 million.

In 53 games last season, Beal averaged 17.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.

According to multiple reports, spearheaded by Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin, Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns are actively discussing a potential buyout that will officially end their partnership after two seasons.

Beal has two years left on his contract, totaling $110 million. It’s unclear the exact number they may agree to, but Phoenix is ready to get off his contract and free themselves up financially.

Teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors have shown interest in acquiring him, if he’s bought out and a free agent. Beyond the money and injury history of Beal, that no-trade clause is keeping teams away from trading for him.

Last season, the 32-year-old averaged 17.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals. His PPG is the second-worst in his career, his first would have been his rookie season with 13.9 points per game.

In the 53 games he played last season, fans also saw his field goal percentage, three-point percentage, assists, and rebounds take a dip from the previous years.

Beal’s injury history has continued to get worse as time goes on, as the veteran guard has not played 60 or more games since the 2020-21 season.

According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Phoenix Suns internally hope, and believe, the offensive production of Bradley Beal will noticeably increase once Kevin Durant has been traded.

Ultimately, with Beal having two years and $111 million left on his contract, Phoenix is hoping his production can finally match the output of money they are giving him.

With the constant injuries piling up and his statistical production trending downwards, not many teams have shown interest in trading for the All-Star guard. The only two teams that have shown “mild” interest in Beal was the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks.

If a trade were to take place, it would need to be approved by the 31-year-old; another reason why the Suns are stuck with him.

Before hiring former Cleveland Cavaliers’ assistant coach Jordan Ott, Phoenix asked every candidate what they’ll do to maximize Beal and how to mold him into a changing lineup best fit for Devin Booker and their championship aspirations.

Through numerous reports, the Suns are committed to Booker and rebuilding the team around him. With this confirmation, Phoenix have been ramping up their trade conversations with multiple teams to find a new home for Durant. They could do it before, or on, Draft night.