Lopez inking his deal in the present day means the Clippers are utilizing a big portion of the $14.1 million midlevel exception to signal him, which might not depart them a lot cash to signal Bradley Beal (if he works a buyout with the Suns) or one other costlier participant. (There’s optimism on either side that Phoenix and Beal will finally attain an settlement there, league sources inform The Athletic.) -via New York Instances / July 6, 2025
