Bradley Beal has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the LA Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Beal’s deal is said to be worth $13.2 million and will have a player option for the second year.
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The three-time All-Star played in just six games during his debut season in Los Angeles before suffering a season-ending left hip fracture and undergoing surgery in November 2025. He initially left a game against his former team, the Phoenix Suns, during the first half because of hip soreness.
Beal averaged just 8.2 points, 1.7 assists, and 0.8 rebounds in his six games played last season.
He’s averaged 21.4 points, 4.3 assists and 4 rebounds per game through the first 14 years of his career.
Grading Bradley Beal signing
Beal will add a veteran presence to the Clippers’ locker room, which could prove beneficial for a fairly young roster.
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The Clippers drafted Keaton Wagler with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and he is likely to see significant time as the starting shooting guard, with Beal serving as the primary backup and mentor to Wagler.
Grade: B
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bradley Beal contract grade: Veteran guard returning to Clippers