As Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal appears to be on the verge of free agency through a contract buyout, it sounds like his next destination will influence the future of other veteran players.

With Bradley Beal heading to Los Angeles on a two-year deal, the Los Angeles Clippers may not be done making headlines. According to multiple NBA insiders, Chris Paul is now “closing in” on a deal to return to the franchise where he once helped define a generation.

While all signs point to the 2025-26 campaign being his final season, which he hinted at in a recent interview with Jemele Hill, Chris Paul could join the Clippers for a reunion. Teams such as the Bucks and Lakers have also been linked to Paul, while the Suns and Clippers rose to the top as favorites, per ClutchPoints' Brett Sigel.

Amid free agency, Bradley Beal could make a decision that impacts Chris Paul's free agency ahead of his last season.

Jake Fischer revealed how Beal's next team could impact where Chris Paul goes. "Beal's looming buyout in Phoenix, however, could increase the likelihood of Paul's return to the Suns after the 40-year-old teamed with Devin Booker to lead the Suns to the NBA Finals in 2020-21,

The Western Conference has become a war zone, and the Los Angeles Clippers don’t want to get behind in the arms race. They currently hold connections to free agent Chris Paul and potential free agent Bradley Beal.

The Phoenix Suns may have no choice but to keep Bradley Beal, while Chris Paul could be due for a return to the Valley. Author: kvue.com Published: 4:37 PM CDT June 29, 2025