NBA's Los Angeles Clippers poised to acquire Bradley Beal following Phoenix Suns' contract termination
The Los Angeles Clippers have made a splash in the NBA off-season with the acquisition of All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal and power forward John Collins. Here's a breakdown of the team's current roster and a projected starting lineup.
Current Roster: - Point Guard: James Harden, Kris Dunn - Shooting Guard: Bradley Beal, Bogdan Bogdanovic - Small Forward: A position yet to be filled, with possibilities including existing players or future additions - Power Forward: John Collins - Center: A position that may be filled by Yanic Konan Niederhauser, who was drafted in 2025, or require further reinforcement
Projected Starting Lineup: 1. Point Guard: James Harden 2. Shooting Guard: Bradley Beal 3. Small Forward: A versatile player such as Norman Powell or another yet-to-be-named player 4. Power Forward: John Collins 5. Center: Yanic Konan Niederhauser, who may compete for this spot, or another center acquisition
Beal, a three-time All-Star and career 37.6% three-point shooter, joins the Clippers after a successful 11-year stint with the Washington Wizards and a brief two-year tenure with the Phoenix Suns. His arrival addresses a key need in the shooting guard position. Collins, who averaged 18.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game last season, brings size, youth, athleticism, and versatility to the power forward spot.
The addition of Beal and Collins bolsters the Clippers' depth chart, making them a formidable team in the Western Conference. However, the actual starting lineup may vary based on performance in training camp and any additional roster moves.
Notable changes include Beal starting in place of Norman Powell, who was traded to the Miami Heat in a three-team deal. The Clippers are also considering a reunion with free-agent point guard Chris Paul, but will wait for Beal to clear waivers on Friday to determine their next steps.
With Beal's career-best scoring average of 31.3 points during the 2020-21 season and Collins' average of 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game last season, the Clippers are poised for an exciting new chapter.
- The Los Angeles Clippers have made the acquisition of Bradley Beal from the NBA, specifically from the Washington Wizards after a 13-year career stint and a brief 2-year tenure with the Phoenix Suns.
- In California, the Los Angeles Clippers have a potential starting lineup for the upcoming season that includes Los Angeles native John Collins at the power forward position.
- The Clippers, who compete in the Western Conference of the NBA, have strengthened their team with the addition of two All-Stars, Bradley Beal and John Collins, both excelling in sports such as basketball.
- The Los Angeles Clippers, bolstered by the arrival of NBA All-Star Bradley Beal, a career 37.6% three-point shooter, may bring back free-agent point guard Chris Paul, pending Beal's clearance of waivers on Friday.
