There is no obvious team for Beal to fear in the East, especially when he'd have two-time MVP and perpetual best-player-on-the-planet candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo on his side.

the Los Angeles Clippers "are likely the leaders to sign" Beal if the Suns buyout his contract.

If he does hit the open market, the Los Angeles Clippers appear to be the "likely" leaders to sign the three-time NBA All-Star, according to the Athletic.

Over the past two seasons, the Phoenix Suns placed their championship hopes in the hands of their superstar trio, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. However, despite the hype and talent, the combination repeatedly fell short of delivering a title.

Booker and the Suns agreed to a two-year, $145 million maximum extension that is set to keep the star in Phoenix through the 2029-30 season, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday.