Bradley Beal ultimately received a contract buyout from the Phoenix Suns, allowing him to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, but it didn't come without sacrificing some of his previous contract.

The 32-year-old guard, who became a free agent after the Phoenix Suns bought out his contract, averaged 17 points per game last season.

Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to a buyout on the final two years of his contract. That's according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal hasn’t been officially announced.