Windhorst reported the Suns "hoped" he would leave more, which led to "heated talks" before the guard "left the least amount possible to make the waiver work, to the penny."

Beal agreed to a buyout with the Phoenix Suns and planned to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Clippers.

The update comes after Charania reported Beal chose to join the Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal after he and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a contract buyout.