Bradley Beal reflects on failed time with Suns, what's next

Bradley Beal Reflects on His Time with the Suns and Future Plans

Bradley Beal returned to Phoenix on Thursday, November 6, 2025, sharing thoughts on his challenging tenure with the Suns. Though unsure of the exact narrative, he acknowledged there was a story to tell after his departure from the team.

Reflection on the Difficult Seasons

As a central figure during the Suns' difficult decline over the past two seasons, Beal spoke publicly for the first time since agreeing to a buyout in mid-July and joining the Los Angeles Clippers. Reflecting four months later, he chose not to disclose many behind-the-scenes details about the team’s struggles or his future decisions.

Moving On from Unmet Expectations

Beal appeared to have emotionally moved on and expressed awareness of how he, along with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, fell short of expectations.

“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.”

He acknowledged the lasting intrigue around their time together:

“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.”

Looking Ahead

Beal’s remarks underscore a recognition of the past combined with optimism about what lies ahead for himself and his former teammates.

Author's summary: Bradley Beal reflects thoughtfully on his difficult stint with the Suns, recognizing unmet expectations while expressing optimism about his future with the Clippers and for his former teammates.

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Arizona Sports Arizona Sports — 2025-11-07

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