Warriors Missed Out on All-Star After Lowball Offer

The Golden State Warriors are the only NBA team yet to make a move in free agency—and on Wednesday, they missed another opportunity to upgrade their roster.

Reported by Shams Charania, Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal. The move gives a major boost to a Western Conference rival — while the Golden State Warriors are left empty-handed once again.

Beal was linked to Golden State prior to the buyout, but they weren’t willing to open the checkbook. According to a report from Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Warriors offered him only a veteran minimum deal.

“Golden State also wasn’t willing to offer more than the minimum,” Siegel wrote. “The Bucks made a very strong push to sign Bradley Beal… The Heat were only able to offer a minimum contract after trading for Norman Powell.”

That financial caution may have cost them a potential contributor—especially in a market where every playoff team is trying to gain ground. Though Beal is coming off a down year, many expected Golden State to show more urgency given the current roster makeup.

Golden State Still Waiting to Make a Splash

So far, the Warriors’ biggest move came back in February, when they traded for Jimmy Butler. But that midseason splash hasn’t translated into free agency, where Stephen Curry and Draymond Green still need more help.

The hope was that a buyout signing like Beal could be a low-risk, medium-reward swing to inject some offense and versatility. But with him now joining the Clippers, it’s back to the drawing board for Golden State.

Warriors Fans Growing Frustrated With Front Office

While some fans may support the team’s decision not to overpay. Others believe it’s time to take calculated risks.

Beal’s reported two-year, $11 million deal with L.A. isn’t a massive commitment. It’s well within range of what the Warriors could have offered if they were truly aggressive. Instead, they played it safe. And it might cost them. Especially come playoff time.

As the Warriors continue to monitor the market, pressure is mounting. The front office needs to make a move that justifies their win-now window. But after striking out on yet another name, the clock is ticking. Louder than ever.