Bradley Beal is dealing with knee inflammation and will not be ready for the start of training camp.
Fantasy Impact
Beal has fully recovered from the hip surgery that forced him to miss the majority of the 2025-26 season, but he's now dealing with knee inflammation. It's unclear whether he'll play in the preseason, but the Los Angeles Clippers are likely to be cautious with the 33-year-old, as he hasn't played more than 55 games since the 2020-21 season.
Bradley Beal has agreed to a two-year, $13.5 million deal to return to the Clippers.
Fantasy Impact
In six games last year for the Clippers, the veteran averaged 8 points and 2.5 reb+ast per game. It’s possible he regains some of his old form in the 2026-27 season, but he’s likely a rotation piece at this point.
The Heat have been linked to Bradley Beal.
Fantasy Impact
Miami continues to find ways to build its bench after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat have also been linked to DeMar DeRozan.
The Miami Heat are expected to show interest in Bradley Beal.
Fantasy Impact
Beal declined his player option to return to the Clippers.
Bradley Beal declined a $5.6 million player option.
Fantasy Impact
Beal will become an unrestricted free agent. He was limited to just six games played last season.