There are still a few more moves to come (can the Warriors figure out Jonathan Kuminga and sign Al Horford already?), but for the most part, the 2025 NBA offseason has entered the dead zone -- which is to say the time when we all spend the next few months cooking up mock LeBron trades.

With Beal, the Suns would negotiate a buyout for most of the money still owed on his contract. As Rankin says, that could be $90 million stretched out over five years.Beal would have to give back ...

The Suns should do whatever it takes to move on from Bradley Beal, which in this case means they need to buy him out of his contract. It’s not an easy decision, but one that needs to be made.

Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Footprint Center.

Given Phoenix's desperate state to rebuild, taking advantage of the Suns' unfortunate trade for Beal could reap massive benefits as the Nets' overhaul continues. feed Published Jun 7, 2025