Bradley Beal is out of Phoenix, and he is not looking back. Usually, when players part ways with a franchise, it’s immediately followed by an emotional farewell message, reminiscing about the good times. But not Beal. Following the abrupt end to his chaotic two-year stint in Phoenix, all the three-time All-Star had to say in his parting message was “✌🏾.” As expected, the gesture left Suns fans fuming, sparking major backlash against the departing star. But Bradley’s wife, Kamiah Adams-Beal, had his back against the trolls amid the escalating public hate.

In her latest Instagram story, Kamiah shared a screenshot of a rare positive message about her husband’s Phoenix departure. It was from a Suns fan who had only good things to say about Beal and his family, “Hi Kami. I’m so sorry for all the hate directed toward your husband/family. It’s truly heartbreaking that things didn’t work out the way many of us hoped.” As a season ticket holder, the fan and his son got a chance to watch Beal closely on several occasions and were in awe of his demeanor.

“Over time, we got a real sense of who the genuinely good guys are and Brad is definitely one of them… The example he set for my son was powerful… That kind of strength and character does not go unnoticed,” he remarked. Sure enough, Kamiah was extremely grateful for this wholesome message and responded, saying, “Character. Class. Composition. Never folded under pressure. Even when he had every reason to crash out. Much appreciation to the REAL FANS.”

However, she did have a stern message for the haters. “Now with that being said, back to enjoying my day. Done arguing with you roaches from fake pages in your grandmother’s basement. Good riddance,” Kamiah wrote, expressing her disgust toward the unnecessary hate her husband and family have received in the past few months.

Sure, Bradley’s run in Phoenix did not turn out the way fans had hoped. While the expectations were to win a championship, the Big Three got swept in the first round last year and missed the playoffs entirely this season. It’s a brutal outcome for a team that doesn’t control its first-round draft pick until 2031, having traded away its future in pursuit of a now-disbanded Big Three. But this wasn’t just about cutting ties with Beal — it was about survival.

Over the past two seasons, owner Mat Ishbia spent an eye-watering $620 million in salary and luxury taxes without a single playoff win to show for it. By waiving Beal, the Suns shaved off $175 million in luxury tax penalties this season alone, and over $210 million in total payroll relief. That massive financial swing helped justify the long-term cap hit.

The front office also regained roster-building flexibility that had been locked away by second-apron restrictions and Beal’s no-trade clause. However, the buyout process wasn’t smooth. According to ESPN, negotiations between Beal’s camp and the Suns got tense. The team hoped Beal would leave more money on the table — but in the end, he gave up exactly $13.9 million, the bare minimum required to make the waiver legal under league rules.

So yes, it does not justify the unnecessary hate toward Beal and his family. That’s why even the 32-year-old’s NBA peers are picking his side.

Kevin Durant, Trae Young, and more NBA stars in splits after Bradley Beal’s shocking farewell message to Suns

As Beal posted a picture of himself wearing a Suns uniform, with a smile on his face, and both hands making a peace sign, the NBA community went into a frenzy. They could not believe that the shooting guard ended a two-year professional relationship on an emoji. Sure enough, the brief yet impactful message left his peers in splits, as Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo, Damion Lee, and several other stars laughed uncontrollably.

Meanwhile, Trae Young could not believe what his eyes were seeing, as he wrote, “Not the deuces ✌️ 😂” And Andre Drummond joined in saying, “Lmaooo your sick 😂😂” Even Josh Okogie, Tyus Jones, Monte Morris, and Theo Pinson chimed in. Clearly, players loved this unusual farewell and immediately turned on the Suns in support of Beal.

Well, Beal is ready to move on and is already planning for the next chapter of his career. Per reports, he intends to join the Clippers on a two-year $11 million deal, expected to be finalized by Mark Bartelstein, CEO of Priority Sports. The deal utilizes the remainder of L.A.’s midlevel exception, left over after signing Brook Lopez.

The contract gives Beal a player option, allowing him to hit free agency again next summer at age 33 — a strategic move if he delivers a bounce-back season. While his numbers in Phoenix were seen as underwhelming for a $50 million salary, the Clippers are getting a potential steal at a 90% discount.

And this time, Beal joins a loaded and motivated team. With James Harden restructuring his deal to help recruit talent and Kawhi Leonard reportedly having his healthiest offseason in years, the Clippers are betting big on a deep playoff push. If Beal thrives in this new role, it’ll be a major redemption arc — one that might make the Suns’ decision look even worse in hindsight.

Hopefully, this time, the relationship will not end in disaster like it did with the Suns. Meanwhile, Kamiah claims that the only thing she will miss about Phoenix is the weather. Not what Suns fans would want to hear. Do you agree?