Reject the Lakers and Heat! Bill gave up joining the Clippers and joined forces with Carden to win the championship again

On July 17, the NBA free agent market thundered! Well-known reporter Shams reported that three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal has officially reached a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns. What is even more shocking is that in order to regain freedom, Bill voluntarily gave up his salary of up to $13.9 million in the original contract, making it clear that key space for Suns' salary operations in the next five years. After

After the clarification period, Bill did not allow the suspense to last too long. He quickly reached a two-year, $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, of which the second year was the player option. This savvy short-term design retains great flexibility for Bill, who is about to be 32. If he performs well next season, he is very likely to try the free market again in the summer of 2026 and become one of the most watched players.

When Bill entered the buyout market, he instantly ignited the enthusiasm of many championship teams. The Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers and other powerful players have all posted olive branches. However, after the Suns had two seasons that failed to hit their championship dreams, Bill and his team were extremely cautious about the choice of their next home. In the end, the Clippers, whose lineup configuration is more attractive and frequent offseason movements, won this fierce "snatch battle".

The Clippers have shown their ambitions this summer:

Signed experienced 2021 champion center Brooke Lopez from the free market;

sent Powell to the Heat through a tripartite transaction, and exchanged the Jazz with excellent athletic forward John Collins;

This time, star defender Bill was successfully introduced, strengthening the movements and pointing to the team's shortcomings in the depth of the inside and wing athletic ability.

Bill's joining injects key firepower into the Clippers' core lineup. Although he averaged 17 points per game last season, he was very efficient - his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 38.6% (1.9 shots per game), and he still had the top off-ball scoring ability and hard-solving skills at critical moments. Beside Leonard and Harden, Bill doesn’t need to take on big things, and can focus on playing the role of efficient scorers and organizational tandem. His outside threat will greatly alleviate Kajiao's offensive pressure, and the division of labor and cooperation between the three giants is exciting.

When Bill was willing to give up tens of millions of dollars and embark on a new journey in Los Angeles, the ambitions of the Clippers management were already vividly on the paper. This is not a simple star superposition, but a precision upgrade tailored around the Cardin combination - Bill's projection and off-ball ability are the scarce resources to tear the playoff defense line.