The Los Angeles Lakers need to move backwards to end up moving forwards. Rob Pelinka and the front office must sign De'Anthony Melton after losing out on the Bradley Beal sweepstakes.
Beal will be in Los Angeles for the 2025-26 season, just not with the Lakers. Shams Charania broke the news on Twitter/X on Wednesday afternoon. The former All-Star guard is signing a two-year, $11 million deal, with a player option, to join the Los Angeles Clippers.
Beal was one of the most talented names available on the free-agent market. Technically, the Phoenix Suns and their guard only just agreed to the buyout, but effectively, Beal was there.