# Bradley Beal NBA free agency and contract status > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bradley-beal-nba-free-agency-and-contract-status > Updated: 2026-08-14T00:01:27.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. After declining a $5.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers, Bradley Beal entered NBA free agency. During this period, Beal was linked to several teams, including the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics, with speculation suggesting Boston might trade Sam Hauser to manage salary-cap constraints to accommodate him. Ultimately, Beal reached an agreement to return to the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $13.2 million deal. The contract includes a player option for the second season that is reportedly partially guaranteed for $3 million. The move follows a difficult 2025-26 season for the 33-year-old shooting guard, who appeared in only six games due to knee inflammation, a back injury, and a left hip fracture that required surgery. His availability remains a point of discussion, as he has not played more than 60 games in a single season since 2018-19. The Clippers intend to utilize his veteran experience and perimeter scoring to provide depth to their roster as they continue to navigate roster changes and a focus on younger talent. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat did not pursue a high-value deal for Beal, opting instead to maintain financial flexibility for other targets. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Bradley Beal re-signs with Los Angeles Clippers on two-year deal Bradley Beal has re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $13.2 million deal, including a player option, following a season sidelined by a hip injury. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bradley-beal-agrees-to-two-year-deal-with-los-angeles-clippers ### 2026-07-22: Bradley Beal Linked to Celtics and Other NBA Teams in Free Agency Bradley Beel, a free agent after declining his Clippers option, is being eyed by the Celtics, Heat and other NBA teams, with Boston weighing cap moves and a possible Sam Hauser trade. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bradley-beal-linked-to-celtics-and-other-nba-teams-in-free-agency --- Cite as: Bradley Beal NBA free agency and contract status. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bradley-beal-nba-free-agency-and-contract-status