Former NBA champion Richard Jefferson excuses Bradley Beal from the blame for his unsuccessful tenure with the Phoenix Suns.

The basketball gods might be shining on the Los Angeles Lakers again. Lakers exceptionalism is very much real.

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.

With the Boston Celtics in need of a scoring punch this offseason, could they target Bradley Beal if the guard is bought out by Phoenix?

The Los Angeles Clippers traded away their second-leading scorer from a season ago, and the move reportedly could mean there's more to come this offseason.

Russell Westbrook's NBA Future Receives Update After Bradley Beal News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook declined his $3.4 million player option with the Denver Nuggets for next season. Choosing free agency, Westbrook wanted to explore his options.

A report from NBC Sports points strongly toward the Clippers as the likely destination for Bradley Beal if the buyout is finalized.