As Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal appears to be on the verge of free agency through a contract buyout, it sounds like his next destination will influence the future of other veteran players.

While all signs point to the 2025-26 campaign being his final season, which he hinted at in a recent interview with Jemele Hill, Chris Paul could join the Clippers for a reunion. Teams such as the Bucks and Lakers have also been linked to Paul, while the Suns and Clippers rose to the top as favorites, per ClutchPoints' Brett Sigel.

APHoops: Chris Paul is more likely to sign with the LA Clippers than the Phoenix Suns after the Norman Powell trade, per @ramonashelburne . Shelburne also hints at the possibility of the Clippers