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Bradley Beal Returns to Clippers on 2-Year Deal

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Free agent guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a two-year, $13.2 million deal to return to the LA Clippers, his representative confirmed Thursday. The deal includes a player option for the second season.

Beal, a three-time All-Star, declined his previous player option to explore his market. Despite interest from the Miami Heat, he opted to re-sign with the Clippers, securing a significant raise. Last season, Beal played only six games for the Clippers after fracturing his left hip, undergoing season-ending surgery. He averaged career lows in points (8.2) and minutes (20.2) while shooting 36.8% from three.

The Clippers have since shifted towards a younger roster with more draft assets. Beal, 33, enters his 15th season with career averages of 21.4 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.0 rebounds. This marks his return after a season significantly impacted by injury, with the team looking to integrate him back into their evolving strategy.