The Clippers just pulled off a puzzling move: signing aging, injury-prone Bradley Beal to a two-year deal worth $13.2M—just as they traded for Max Strus, a more versatile shooter who fits their needs better. With Beal’s limited minutes last season and Strus’s playoff impact, the timing feels off. It’s likely Beal was already in the picture before Strus arrived—or even before Kawhi’s trade rumors surfaced. Now, with 17 players under contract and roster space tight, the Clippers may need to cut someone, possibly a young prospect, to make room. This confusing sequence leaves fans wondering if the team’s strategy is truly aligned—or if they’re just trying to make sense of a messy rebuild.

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