Beal's Comeback Begins
Bradley Beal Rejoins Clippers Following Season Derailed by Left Hip Injury
Bradley Beal is back with the Los Angeles Clippers after a left hip injury wiped out most of his debut season with the team. AP reported that the Clippers announced Thursday the 33-year-old guard has returned to the roster.
Beal suffered the injury on Nov. 8 and played just a handful of games last season. In the limited time he did play, he averaged 8.2 points per game — far below what the Clippers had hoped for when they acquired the three-time All-Star.
Beal Signs New Deal to Stay in LA
Beal did not just return — he signed a new deal with the Clippers to do so. Twin Cities Business Radio reported that the terms of the new contract were not disclosed. The move shows the team still believes in Beal despite his injury-riddled first year with the club.
The Clippers are betting on a healthy Beal to help the team compete. Los Angeles has struggled to stay healthy in recent seasons. Beal's return gives them another proven scorer when he is on the court.
A Season Lost to a Left Hip Injury
Beal went down on Nov. 8, just weeks into his first Clippers season. The left hip injury kept him off the court for most of the year. He averaged only 8.2 points per game in the games he did play, according to Leader Telegram.
The injury was a major blow to Los Angeles. The Clippers had brought in Beal expecting him to be a key piece of their offense. Instead, they had to manage much of the season without him.
What Beal's Return Means for the Clippers
At 33, Beal is a veteran guard with a long track record as a scorer. The Clippers will need him healthy to make any real push in the Western Conference. His return adds depth and experience to a team that has faced a string of injuries to key players.
The Clippers announced the news Thursday, signaling that Beal has cleared medical checks and is ready to go. How quickly he can regain his form — and stay healthy — will be one of the bigger storylines of the upcoming NBA season, according to Winnipeg Free Press.
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