Clippers re-sign Bradley Beal amid ongoing Kawhi Leonard trade saga
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:23 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

The Los Angeles Clippers have re-signed Bradley Beal to a two-year, $13.2 million deal with a player option for the 2027-28 season. Beal, who declined a previous player option, opted to stay rather than pursue a minimum deal with a contender. The Clippers are navigating uncertainty around a potential Kawhi Leonard trade, which remains on hold as the NBA investigates allegations involving Leonard and the team, affecting their roster decisions. With Beal's signing, the Clippers will look to solidify their backcourt while awaiting clarity on Leonard's future.
- •Beal averaged 17.6 points over two years with Phoenix.
- •The Leonard trade with the Raptors remains unresolved amid NBA investigation.
- •Clippers aim to finalize their lineup regardless of Leonard's situation.
- •Bennedict Mathurin's future becomes uncertain with Beal's signing.
- •Clippers added Rui Hachimura to strengthen their power forward position.
- 3:23 PMCBS NBA — Clippers re-sign Bradley Beal as they try to build out roster while Kawhi Leonard saga continues
"Los Angeles' roster is in flux with the Leonard trade on hold and the NBA's investigation lingering
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