For most of NBA history, a series of signings like this would be business as usual for a win-now team built around a 34-year-old wing (Kawhi Leonard) and a primary playmaker who will turn 36 before the season starts (James Harden).

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Beal has finalized his buyout with the Suns and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, joining James Harden and Kawhi Leonard.

The Clippers chose continuity after losing two games in the 2022 Play-In Tournament. They drafted Moussa Diabaté to be a future option at center, but the second-round pick was going to be stashed ...