Beal had several options on the table, but what may have sealed the deal for him to come to the Clippers was a pitch from James Harden, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.

Bradley Beal's agent, Mark Bartelstein, explained that his client is focused on signing a long-term contract with the Los Angeles Clippers after the 2025-26 season.

"But if you have Brad Beal on your team, you have to let him be Brad Beal. Otherwise, it doesn’t make sense and you’re not getting the best version of him."

Joel Embiid revealed he’s had a falling out with James Harden since the pair’s days in Philadelphia.

Joel Embiid hopes his legacy in the NBA won't be defined by the injuries that have limited him to 452 games in 11 years since he was drafted with the No. 3 overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers.

“When I told Lisa (Salters) that, I think it was a cry for help. … It feels like everybody refuses to acknowledge what's actually going on.”