Bradley Beal declines player option, becomes unrestricted free agent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Bradley Beal of the Clippers has declined his $5.6 million player option for the upcoming season, becoming an unrestricted free agent. This decision allows Beal the flexibility to sign a short-term or long-term deal with any team. Beal's previous season was marred by injury, limiting him to just six games. His choice to forgo the player option indicates a desire for greater control over his career direction after a disappointing tenure with the Clippers.
- •Bradley Beal declines $5.6 million player option for next season
- •Beal played only six games last season due to injury
- •He seeks more control over his career direction
- •Beal had a previous buyout agreement with the Suns
- •Clippers had high expectations but underperformed last season
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Clippers' Bradley Beal makes key contract decision as free agency approaches
"The Clippers have a lot on their hands this offseason.
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