Bradley Beal parts ways with Phoenix Suns after $96M buyout, set to join Los Angeles Clippers

After two reportedly unsuccessful seasons with the Phoenix Suns, Bradley Beal is getting a new beginning. He reached a buyout agreement with the team on Wednesday and is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.

On Thursday, the 32-year-old posted some pictures from his time with the Phoenix Suns on social media.

Meanwhile, after his no-trade clause was nullified with the buyout, LeBron James is the only NBA player with a no-trade clause now.

Bradley Beal signals fresh start with peace emoji after Phoenix Suns exit

Two years after the guard was acquired from the Washington Wizards, Bradley Beal's time in the Phoenix Suns did not end well. His old team provided him with an opportunity to find a new home with the Los Angeles Clippers.

To do that, they bought out more than $96 million of the remaining $110 million on his contract on Wednesday.Responding to the news, the NBA icon posted a message on social media on Thursday morning. After his difficult time with the Phoenix Suns, he kept things brief and to the point. He only included a peace sign emoji as a caption for an Instagram photo instead of a lengthy message.

The emoji was widely perceived as a jab at the Phoenix Suns. Now, many NBA players including Tyus Jones and Kevin Durant commented on his post. Both Kevin Durant and Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo used the smiling face emoji as a reply.

The former Phoenix Suns point guard Tyus Jones and Trae Young also reacted similarly.Bradley Beal's buyout formally marks the end of his and Kevin Durant's time in Phoenix, after the latter was moved to the Houston Rockets earlier this offseason. On the other hand, the NBA player didn’t have a good time in Phoenix.

Last season, they finished 36-46 and missed the playoffs after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. He also had lower overall numbers with the team.

However, he was still effective.Bradley Beal only made 53 appearances in each of the previous two seasons. Meanwhile, like Kevin Durant did after being dealt to the Houston Rockets, Bradley Beal might eventually say "farewell" to the Phoenix Suns in a more formal manner. Also read: Kevin Durant says goodbye to Phoenix Suns as trade to Houston Rockets becomes official