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 the Phoenix Suns’ head coach Mike Budenholzer, third-option veteran Bradley Beal will be sidelined for at least one week due to a hamstring injury.

Beal suffered the injury in their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half. He did not play in the second half, and was later ruled out for an extensive period of time.

“He had an MRI today, and we’ll be hopeful that this next week goes well, and re-evaluate him then,” said Budenholzer.

It is unclear if Collin Gillespie will be the full-time replacement for Beal, but he did get the start in Phoenix’s blowout win over the Toronto Raptors.

The Suns are fighting for the final Play-In spot, as they are a game behind the short-handed Dallas Mavericks. They have 13 games remaining on their schedule, with them playing at home against the Chicago Bulls Wednesday.