According to NBA Insider Brett Seigel, Bradley Beal refused to join the Lakers despite extensive conversation between his representation and the team.

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The Los Angeles Clippers’ latest move did not move the team any closer to its first NBA title in franchise history. After being bought out by the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles signed veteran Bradley Beal to a two-year $11 million contract.

An NBA analyst was confused upon hearing that Bradley Beal signed with the Clippers after resenting the Suns for similar roster construction.

Via Charania: "BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN."

Last season, the Clippers added Ben Simmons after the Brooklyn Nets bought out the three-time All-Star. Simmons provided defense and ball handling off the bench, averaging 3.1 assists and 0.7 steals in just 16.4 minutes per game. He even shot 85.7% on his free throws, long an issue for the oft-injured Simmons.

As the 22-year-old center develops, he can look to a couple of teammates as examples of how continued improvement can pay off.