Outside of big NBA developments like the regular-season schedule drop and sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, other news has come in from around the league this week.
On Thursday, free agent guard Bradley Beal agreed to return to the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $13.2 million, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported.
Beal explored options in free agency upon declining his $5.6M player option, giving the Clippers more salary space to pursue deals as well, before the sides landed on his return in LA after
the three-time NBA All-Star rehabbed from hip surgery that cost him most of last season.
Beal, 33, appeared in only six games last season for the Clippers, averaging 8.2 points, 1.7 assists and 20.2 minutes per outing. His health was better in the 2024-25 season with the Phoenix Suns. In 53 appearances that season, including 38 starts, the 6-foot-4 guard averaged 17 points, 3.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 38.6% on 3-pointers.
Then, just this morning, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded veteran guard Dennis Schroder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for guard Tre Mann, Charania reported.
The Hornets, Cavaliers and Schroder’s rep Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports worked for the last couple months on the deal — which also provides Cleveland with flexibility to continue pursuing roster moves and tax savings to keep them well under the second apron.
Schroder, who turns 33 in September, appeared in 70 games last season — the first 40 with the Sacramento Kings and the last 30 with the Cavaliers. He posted season averages of 10.8 points, 4.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 24.2 minutes per game.
Mann, 25, played a minor role in Charlotte last season. He averaged 5.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 12.6 minutes per game over 53 appearances.
