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LeBron Wire on MSNBradley Beal lacked interest in coming to the LakersIn recent days, there was talk around the NBA that Bradley Beal was looking for a buyout of his contract with the Phoenix Suns, and that if he was granted a buyout, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of a few teams that would have interest in him.
The Los Angeles Lakers won't be signing veteran guard Damian Lillard, who inked a three-year, $42 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers Thursday. Th
Personnel across several other teams -- including the Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers, sources said -- pursued Bradley Beal and had extensive conversations with him and Bartelstein in recent weeks.
In exchange, the Suns received Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Daeqwon Plowden, the No. 10 overall pick in 2025 (Khaman Maluach), the No. 31 overall pick in 2025 (Rasheer Fleming), the No. 41 overall pick in 2025 (Koby Brea), plus second-round picks in 2026 and 2032.
In fact, multiple teams could enter a sort of bidding war to win the "Beal sweepstakes," if that is an appropriate name. While the LA Clippers remain the most likely suitor for Beal, a handful of other teams have emerged as potential destinations,
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly one of the many teams with interest in veteran point guard Malcolm Brogdon.
The Los Angeles Lakers could have a strong solution to their search for more firepower in Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal.