James Harden Was 'Focal Point' In Recruiting Bradley Beal To Clippers

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:00 am

James Harden played a central role in recruiting Bradley Beal to the Los Angeles Clippers, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN.

"I'm told James Harden was a focal point in recruiting Bradley Beal internally but also speaking directly to Beal and his camp," said Charania. "The Clippers really view Bradley Beal as a perfect fit alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden."

Beal signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Clippers, which includes a player option for the second year.

Beal averaged 17.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 53 games last year.

Beal gave up almost $14 million to buy out his contract from the Suns, added Charania.

Via Shams Charania/ESPN

Alex_84 · Post #2 » by **Alex_84** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:51 pm

James Harden has also played a central role in recruiting Dwight, CP3 and Westbrook to Houston back then. Look how that turned out.

Thechicagorilla · Post #3 » by **Thechicagorilla** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:12 pm

Alex_84 wrote:James Harden has also played a central role in recruiting Dwight, CP3 and Westbrook to Houston back then. Look how that turned out.

They were actually very good lol

Pickled Prunes · Post #4 » by **Pickled Prunes** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:51 pm

Thechicagorilla wrote:
Alex_84 wrote:James Harden has also played a central role in recruiting Dwight, CP3 and Westbrook to Houston back then. Look how that turned out.

They were actually very good lol

Well, the CP3 for Westbrook was a tragic mistake... but those were still some very good teams.

J-Mezzy · Post #5 » by **J-Mezzy** » Fri Jul 18, 2025 8:53 am

These OGs need to stop recruiting other OGs. They are not gms

Alex_84 · Post #6 » by **Alex_84** » Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:25 am

Thechicagorilla wrote:
Alex_84 wrote:James Harden has also played a central role in recruiting Dwight, CP3 and Westbrook to Houston back then. Look how that turned out.

They were actually very good lol

I know because I'm a Rockets fan. I'm talking about how each of those 3 players wanted out because they didn't want to play with him anymore, after 2 seasons of not getting the ball.