Bradley Beal Reflects on His Time with the Suns and Future Plans
Bradley Beal returned to Phoenix on November 6, 2025, and spoke for the first time since his buyout from the Phoenix Suns and signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. He admitted he wasn’t sure what story to tell about his time with the Suns, but acknowledged there is one after the team's struggles over the past two seasons.
Reflection on the Suns' Struggles
Beal described the Suns' unraveling as painful and said he has taken time to reflect on what went wrong. Although he refrained from sharing behind-the-scenes details during the team’s difficult season or about decisions concerning his own future, he conveyed a sense of acceptance and moving forward.
Expectations vs. Reality
“You reflect for sure. Everybody did their ‘what if’s’ but you can’t live in the past, you can’t live in those moments. Obviously, we could have had something special, but it didn’t happen. Didn’t work, and we all moved on.”
Beal acknowledged the high hopes placed on him, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant, but admitted they failed to meet those expectations spectacularly.
Looking Ahead
“It’s probably gonna be a big ‘what if?’ story forever but at the end of the day, everybody has a story, everything happens for a reason and I’m excited with where I am and I’m sure Book’s excited for his team and I’m sure K is excited for his situation.”
Beal emphasized moving on and expressed optimism about his current position with the Clippers and respect for his former teammates' paths.
Summary
Bradley Beal reflects on a disappointing Suns era with acceptance, choosing to move forward positively while recognizing the lasting questions about what could have been.