NBA news: Clippers’ Bradley Beal out for season

Los Angeles Clippers The team announced Wednesday that it will be without All-Star guard Bradley Beal for the rest of the season due to a broken femur.

Beal is expected to make a full recovery in six to nine months.

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“Over the past few days, we have met with numerous doctors and specialists across the country, in collaboration with the entire Clippers medical staff, and have reached the unanimous decision that surgery will allow Brad to make a full recovery,” Mark Bartelstein of PrioritySports. told ESPN.

Beal joined the Clippers on a two-year, $11 million contract this offseason after two seasons with the Phoenix Suns and 11 years with the Phoenix Suns. Washington Wizards. He was expected to add depth to the lineup alongside James Harden and Kawhi Leonard.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (0) warms up before a game against the Phoenix Suns at the Intuit Dome on October 24, 2025. (Jane Kamin-Onsea/Imagn Images)

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However, Beal only played six games for the Clippers before his injury, averaging 8.2 points and 1.7 assists per game. He was all set to miss Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets before due to soreness in his left hip. He had already missed games due to a left knee injury and lower back pain.

Los Angeles 3-7 this season.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal celebrates making a three-pointer against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Beal was a three-time All-Star in 11 seasons in Washington. He played all 82 games for the Wizards in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. Since then he has played at least 60 games just once.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.