The team that won 50 games last season is more talented now, but it’s also substantially older than other potential contenders – which leads to questions.

As widely suspected, the Los Angeles Clippers had a plan. They didn't just dump Norman Powell to avoid overpaying him on his next contract; they effectively swapped him for John Collins and Bradley Beal,

Veteran guard Bradley Beal reportedly has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and will become a free agent. Phoenix is expected to request waivers on Beal, who then intends to join the LA Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.