According to NBA Insider Brett Seigel, Bradley Beal refused to join the Lakers despite extensive conversation between his representation and the team.

LAS VEGAS — Jordan Miller’s crisp offensive performance helped offset a similarly impressive effort from Bronny James and vaulted the Los Angeles Clippers to a 67-58 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA 2K26 Summer League battle at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Monday night.

All this comes after the Phoenix Suns traded superstar Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th pick (Khaman Maluach) in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics also began a refresh by trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers and Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks.

As the 22-year-old center develops, he can look to a couple of teammates as examples of how continued improvement can pay off.

One of the top remaining free agents is off the market after Bradley Beal reportedly agreed to a buyout with the Phoenix Suns and came to terms with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal,

The Los Angeles Clippers are primed to make a big move to acquire more talent in the offseason. With the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics also looking to make improvements to their roster, we present a three-team trade idea that benefits each party involved.