Beal Bought Out; Plans To Sign With Clippers

[Pointgod]

Love this pickup. Last season Norm was deadly but his gravity was terrible and I am not sure why. Beal’s gravity is immense, in that he is never left wide open to do his thing. Seriously, who do you double team off - Harden, Beal, Kawhi, Collins or Zubac?

Can’t remember the last time the Clippers looked this good on paper from a lineup construction perspective.

Their defense leaves alot to be desired though looking at that starting 5. Harden and Beal do not offer much resistance. I think Collins is maybe average defensively….but i still like the addition to give the Clips some shooting with the trade of Powell.

There’s no way in hell that Beal should be starting

[-Luke-]

Sorry if this was asked before, I only read the first page. But since this a new contract and his old contract ended, this is also the end of his no trade clause, right? Or are there any weird rules with buyouts that prevent that?

[tbhawksfan1]

Buy outs should require players to go through waivers. Player shouldn't be rewarded for sucking

[_NoMas]

Beal at that price is a bargain. Even as a disappointing third option for the suns he put up 17.6 a game on 50% from the field and 40% from three. Still an efficient scorer, and that’s all the clips need from him.

He would have to average an efficient 27 ppg to offset his traffic cone defense.

He’s replacing Norm Powell, who they were a top 3 defence with. I can assure you Powell is not Jrue Holiday on defence

[kg01]

I for one am looking forward to buying myself two new Phoenix Suns jerseys to celebrate the two pillars which will maintain the team's foundation of the upcoming 5 seasons: #97 "Buyout" and #4 "Pickswaps."

When the Suns need a defensive boost off the bench next season, #97 Buyout will come in and bring some defensive toughness to the front court.

And when we need a facilitator to distribute the ball among our many shooting guards, Pickswaps will be that stabilizing influence on the court.

Didn't yall pick up Cash Considerations? I heard he's got a nice post game.

[queridiculo]

Buy outs should require players to go through waivers. Player shouldn't be rewarded for sucking

That would make sense if he was waived, but when a contract is dissolved it only makes sense that the player is a free agent.

[Mavrelous]

Sorry if this was asked before, I only read the first page. But since this a new contract and his old contract ended, this is also the end of his no trade clause, right? Or are there any weird rules with buyouts that prevent that?

He no longer has no trade clause, it was terminated with his bought out contract.

[OriginalRed]

He was healthy last season?

No. He missed 40 something games. They win 50 in spite of that.

Healthy as in he finished the season lol

Ah that's right, he actually did finish last season in the playoffs. My bad on that. But still, if he hadn't missed 40 games the Clippers could have prob faced an easier opponent instead of Denver. That's what I mean. Getting a high seed and favorable match ups is very important if your trying to win a chip in such a loaded conference.

[PeteyPablo]

No. He missed 40 something games. They win 50 in spite of that.

Healthy as in he finished the season lol

Ah that's right, he actually did finish last season in the playoffs. My bad on that. But still, if he hadn't missed 40 games the Clippers could have prob faced an easier opponent instead of Denver. That's what I mean. Getting a high seed and favorable match ups is very important if your trying to win a chip in such a loaded conference.

Clippers had a top 3 defense last season. They finished 5th seed and faced 4th seed Denver Nuggets.

They could have been the second seed had Kawhi played more games. Norman Powell also missed about a month after the All Star break with a hamstring injury I believe. Norman Powell was playing at a high level up to that point. Averaging like 24 ppg.

Rockets got the 2nd seed with a record of 52-30
Lakers got the 3rd seed with a record of 50-32
Nuggets got the 4th seed with a record of 50-32
Clippers got the 5th seed with a record of 50-32

[Joao Saraiva]

I guess he'll have the ball with the 2nd unit. I'm not seeing the fit next to James Harden.

[og15]

Buy outs should require players to go through waivers. Player shouldn't be rewarded for sucking

That would make sense if he was waived, but when a contract is dissolved it only makes sense that the player is a free agent.

Yea, how would it work if he went through waivers after a buyout? What would that waiver situation mean?

If a team picks a player off "waivers" after a buyout, what exactly would they be picking up contract wise? It doesn't make sense. Would they now owe him that whole contract, and then what team would want to take that?

[xdrta+]

Buy outs should require players to go through waivers. Player shouldn't be rewarded for sucking

Of course players bought out go through waivers. Beal was placed on waivers yesterday. Anyone claiming him picks up his full salary. After 48 hours he clears waivers and is a FA, just like any other player who is waived.

Edit: The amount he gave back isn't removed from his cap charge until after he clears waivers, so anyone claiming him takes his full contract, no-trade clause and all.

[Wigginstime]

Buy outs should require players to go through waivers. Player shouldn't be rewarded for sucking

Of course players bought out go through waivers. Beal was placed on waivers yesterday. Anyone claiming him picks up his full salary. After 48 hours he clears waivers and is a FA, just like any other player who is waived.

Edit: The amount he gave back isn't removed from his cap charge until after he clears waivers, so anyone claiming him takes his full salary, no-trade clause and all.

I personally liked the way the 2011 CBA one time Amnesty Clause worked - where teams effectively were allowed to bid on a player who was waived via amnesty. Highest bidder got the player and they payed what they bid with the original team paying the remaining.

I don't think the NBA like this because most of these players ended up on bottom feeders instead of playoff teams which is what happens during normal waivers.

[madmaxmedia]

I guess he'll have the ball with the 2nd unit. I'm not seeing the fit next to James Harden.

All the main Clipper players are old enough that taking turns on offense and spending some time watching other guys is no longer a bad thing. Both would be happy to take the catch and shoot opportunities when they're not on ball.

That being said, yeah they do need to learn to play off each other, also there will be plenty of rotation staggering I'm sure. For me, the context is not how they will stack up against the best teams in the league, but whether this team can maybe stay a little fresher and win a 1st round series this time (yes depending on health.)

[Long2_noD]

Beal at that price is a bargain. Even as a disappointing third option for the suns he put up 17.6 a game on 50% from the field and 40% from three. Still an efficient scorer, and that’s all the clips need from him.

He would have to average an efficient 27 ppg to offset his traffic cone defense.

He’s replacing Norm Powell, who they were a top 3 defence with. I can assure you Powell is not Jrue Holiday on defence

I'm not saying Norm Powell is a good defensive player. But if they can sustain top 5 D with Beal in tow, I would be shocked. Let's see come April

[Tyrone Messby]

lol Clippers, Beal or Leonard will be on IR by the time the playoffs roll around. I think Beal has only played 30-40 more games than Leonard has since 2016. The Washed Clips :Lol:

[vege]

Zubac / Lopez
Collins / Batum
Kawhi / DDJ
Beal / Bogdanovic
Harden / Dunn

That's a deep team. They're good, even without Kawhi and Harden.

[Froob]

That's a steal. Beal as one of your best players making like 50M a year I don't love because I'm not convinced he cares all that much about winning. For 5.5M? Hell yeah.

So from your perspective he cares more about winning on 5m payroll than he cared on 50m per payroll, doesn’t make any sense to be honest

Bradley Beal sucked for 50 he and he will suck even more for 5 , that’s my opinion

No, his impact for 5.5M is great value. he isn’t worth 50M a year. I doubt you’ll be disappointed in him at that salary.

[John Murdoch]

Zubac / Lopez
Collins / Batum
Kawhi / DDJ
Beal / Bogdanovic
Harden / Dunn

That's a deep team. They're good, even without Kawhi and Harden.

Who plays defense tho?

[MrTribbiani]

It's cool that Beal has more of that championship grindset in comparison to Lillard. Beal could have taken the easy way out by signing with a team that doesn't have championship aspirations, but he's choosing to challenge himself. Respect.