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Bradley Beal declines player option with Clippers

ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:17 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Bradley Beal declines player option with Clippers

Summary

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal has opted out of his $5.6 million player option, making him an unrestricted free agent. Sources indicate that Beal's decision to decline the option will allow him to explore other opportunities in the off-season. The move comes amid speculation about his future with the Clippers and potential shifts within the team's roster as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Bradley Beal declines $5.6 million player option
•Beal becomes an unrestricted free agent
•Move allows Beal to explore new opportunities
•His decision may affect the Clippers' roster plans
•Sources confirm Beal's intentions ahead of free agency

Latest Updates

8:57 PMESPN NBA — Beal opts for free agency after declining option
7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Bradley Beal declines player option with Clippers

What they're saying

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Bradley Beal declined his $5.6 million option to return to the LA Clippers next season, making him an unrestricted free agent.
— ESPN NBAby Ohm Youngmisuk