Bradley Beal refused to join the Lakers despite contract talks

After Bradley Beal agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns, he inked a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers, Warriors, and Bucks are reportedly the other three teams vying for Bradley Beal's services, with the Clippers being his ultimate destination.

After the Suns bought out Bradley Beal's contract, Brett Siegel, an NBA insider with ClutchPoints, claims that the Lakers had lengthy discussions with his agent. But Beal was the one who declined to visit the Lakers. He adds that the Miami Heat had interest in Beal as well, but their resources were constrained following their trade for Norman Powell. With the Bucks waiving Damian Lillard, they needed a primary ball handler, and Beal could've been a reliable short-term replacement for Lillard. Yet the Bucks could not convince him to join, despite his considerable interest.