There was a portion of the 2025 offseason when the Los Angeles Lakers were firmly linked to the Bradley Beal sweepstakes. The newest member of the Los Angeles Clippers cited championships as the reason for passing on the Lakers and every other team involved in the pursuit of his services.
"I need a ring," Beal told Tamar Sher in a sit-down interview. "I want one bad. I feel like I got a new life of rejuvenation, for sure. A new hunger. I'm excited about the opportunity. New city, new environment, but a hungry environment, too. I'm definitely excited about the opportunity to go win.