The Aimless Suns Settle Bradley Beal's Bill | Defector
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The Phoenix Suns bought out Bradley Beal's contract after a troublesome stint that yielded no playoff success, despite the investment in his pairing with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Beal, unhappy in Phoenix, had limited the team's options with a no-trade clause, forcing a buyout that saw him give up $13.8 million while receiving $97 million over five years. The decision illustrates financial constraints for the Suns, complicating their roster construction going forward without any significant competitive narrative to bolster the decision.
The Phoenix Suns agreed to a buyout of Bradley Beal's contract, concluding a disappointing chapter that resulted in no playoff victories despite significant investments.
Bradley Beal's contract buyout resulted in him forfeiting $13.8 million, with the remaining $97 million stretched over the next five years, impacting the Suns' future salary cap.
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