Beal (back) posted nine points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one rebound across 21 minutes in Friday's 126-124 win over the Pelicans.
Beal returned to action after sitting out the Clippers' previous two contests due to back soreness, but he was once again kept on a minutes restriction, just like he was in his prior two appearances this season. The 32-year-old could eventually see his playing time ramp up once he gets a few more games under his belt, but while playing alongside Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac, Beal may struggle to see enough usage to re-emerge as the consistent scoring threat that he's been during past stops with the Wizards and Suns.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Starting Friday
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Beal is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Beal is back after a two-game absence, which will result in Bogdan Bogdanovic heading back to the second unit. Joining Beal in the starting five Friday night will be Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Derrick Jones and Ivica Zubac.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Will play Friday
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Beal (back) will play Friday against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Beal is set to return after a two-game stint on the sidelines, which will likely result in Bogdan Bogdanovic returning to the second unit and Cam Christie could drop from the rotation entirely. Beal has gotten off to a slow start this season, averaging 5.5 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Won't play Tuesday
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Beal (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Beal will sit out a second consecutive game while managing back soreness. Bogdan Bogdanovic is likely to remain in the starting lineup in his place, with Kris Dunn in line to see extended minutes off the bench. The three-time All-Star's next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Pelicans.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Out Sunday
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Beal (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Beal will miss his first game of the season due to lower-back soreness. Bogdan Bogdanovic will draw the start and Kris Dunn could also see an uptick in minutes without Beal.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Iffy for Sunday
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Beal (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against Portland, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Beal is dealing with soreness in his lower back and is in jeopardy of missing his first game this season. If the veteran shooting guard is ultimately ruled out, Kris Dunn, Cam Christie and Bogdan Bogdanovic are candidates for increased minutes.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Will have minutes limit
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Beal will have a minutes restriction during Wednesday's season opener against the Jazz, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Despite not dealing with any injury issues, the team is going with a cautious approach with Beal heading into the 2025-26 campaign. Head coach Tyronn Lue wouldn't give an exact number, but the veteran guard's minutes will be capped.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Drops 12 points in preseason win
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Beal compiled 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot over 15 minutes in Friday's 106-103 preseason win over the Warriors.
Beal is projected to line up alongside James Harden in the Clippers' backcourt this season, and the team is hoping that the veteran can bring some of the dynamic play he displayed during his tenure with the Wizards. Beal's two-year stint with the Suns was a rough patch, as injuries limited him to 91 games over two seasons. Unlike his final year with the Suns, he'll run with the first unit immediately and could make a substantial fantasy impact if he can stay healthy.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Starting Friday
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Beal will start in Friday's exhibition with the Warriors, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Beal will be making his Clippers preseason debut Friday night, and with Kawhi Leonard (rest) and James Harden (rest) sitting this one out, he could see a lot of shots falling his way. If Beal can just manage to stay healthy this season, he should be a reliable source of points, triples and dimes as one of the main cogs on Los Angeles' first unit.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: To make debut Friday
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Beal (knee) will make his preseason debut Friday against the Warriors, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
This will be Beal's first appearance with the Clippers. His preseason was interrupted by a minor knee issue, but it was never expected to linger into the regular season. For now, there's no mention of any restrictions, but it's likely the Clippers will ease him back.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Uncertain for Friday
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Beal (knee) said Thursday that he's unsure if he will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Beal said the decision will be up to the coaching staff. The guard continues to work his way back from a knee issue and has missed the entire preseason so far, but Beal said he's hopeful of being ready in time for Opening Night.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Won't play vs. Sacramento
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Beal (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Kings, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Beal continues to work his way back from a knee issue. The final opportunity for him to get some time on the floor during the preseason will be Friday against the Warriors.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Plans to return by Opening Night
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Beal (knee) scrimmaged with the team Monday and expects to be healthy for the start of the regular season, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
It doesn't sound like there's any urgency for Beal to play during Los Angeles' preseason, as Linn notes Beal won't suit up for Thursday's preseason opener, but the guard's participation in Monday's session is encouraging. Given that the veteran guard could be restricted from exhibition action, the likes of Cam Christie, Trentyn Flowers and Jordan Miller could see extended run during the preseason.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Doesn't practice Saturday
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Beal (knee) didn't participate in five-on-five scrimmages Saturday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Beal is still unable to practice in scrimmages, as he continues to nurse a knee issue. The veteran guard was expected to be limited during training camp, and he still has time to get his body right before the team plays its preseason opener against the Nuggets on Oct. 12.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Absent from team scrimmage
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Beal (knee) didn't participate in Thursday's team scrimmage work, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
This update isn't a huge surprise considering the team recently announced Beal would be limited to begin training camp. However, it certainly would be nice to see him get in on some 5-on-5 action sooner rather than later. It's currently unclear whether Beal will be available for the Clippers' first preseason game Oct. 9.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Will start at shooting guard
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Beal (knee) will be the Clippers starting shooting guard, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
As expected, Beal will start in the backcourt alongside James Harden. The forward positions aren't exactly clear, though, as coach Tyronn Lue told reporters he "can't remember" if John Collins will start. Beal is limited to begin training camp due to a knee scope from May.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Limited to start training camp
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Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Monday that Beal (knee) will be a limited participant to start training camp, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Frank shared that Beal underwent a knee scope in May and will likely be eased into camp with his workload monitored, though he didn't express concern about his regular-season availability. The veteran guard signed a two-year deal with the Clippers this offseason after being waived by the Suns. He averaged 17.0 points, 3.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 53 regular-season appearances last year.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: To join Clippers after buyout
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Beal and the Suns agreed to a contract buyout Wednesday, setting the guard up to join the Clippers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Once Beal's buyout is completed, he will be joining the Clippers on a two-year deal worth $11 million. That contract will include a player option for the second season, Charania adds. The Clippers were always believed to be the favorites to land Beal, and he'll give the team a scoring punch on the wings to fill the void left by Norman Powell. Beal may not have a high usage rate, however, as James Harden is the primary playmaker and the bulk of the offense runs through Kawhi Leonard.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Phoenix negotiating buyout
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The Suns are negotiating a possible buyout with Beal, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Beal has two years and $110 million left on his contract, but the Suns are open to ending that deal, and that move would make the veteran guard a free agent. Beal should generate heavy interest if he were to hit the open market, as he'd be free to sign any team he chooses -- and for any salary. Beal was limited to only 53 regular-season appearances (38 starts) in 2024-25, averaging 17.0 points, 3.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game. That was his worst scoring output since the 2014-15 campaign.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Won't play Sunday
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Beal is out for Sunday's game against the Kings due to rest.
The final game of the season for the Suns won't have any of the members of their Big Three, as Devin Booker (calf) and Kevin Durant (ankle) are also out for this contest. Beal had a rough season in 2024-25, and there's already talk of him leaving the franchise in the offseason. He was limited to only 38 starts and 53 appearances, averaging 17.0 points, 3.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game. That was his worst scoring output since the 2014-15 campaign.
