In a surprising turn of events, the Phoenix Suns waived Bradley Beal just two seasons after acquiring him from the Washington Wizards. Beal, a three-time All-Star, averaged 17.6 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds during his tenure with Phoenix. The Suns aimed to form a dynamic trio with Beal, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant in pursuit of an NBA championship, but the collaboration failed to yield results.

Now, Beal will join the Los Angeles Clippers, looking to contribute alongside All-Stars James Harden and Kawhi Leonard. The NBA community reacted to Beal's departure with mixed feelings; notably, Sixers center Andre Drummond humorously acknowledged Beal's farewell Instagram post featuring a simple "deuces" emoji. Drummond himself is eager for a successful season with the Philadelphia 76ers after a toe injury limited his performance previously.