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Clippers championship? Why did Bill join the Clippers at a bargain price? Harden s matchmaking inside story is revealed

11:46am, 18 July 2025Basketball

Just recently, the NBA had another heavy signing. The Suns announced that they would buy out Bradley Bill, and Bill would join the Clippers after the clarification period. It is reported that in order to leave the Suns smoothly, Bill gave up $13.8 million in this buyout, and he and the Clippers will sign a two-year, $11 million contract.

Bill with an annual salary of 50 million can be said to be a cancer, but Bill with an annual salary of 5.5 million is directly full of cost-effectiveness. Bill, 32, averaged 17 points, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game with the Suns last season, and his shooting percentage was as high as 49.7% and his three-point shooting percentage was 38.6%. He still had a lot of fuel in his fuel tank. Beside Booker and Durant, two scoring masters, he can average 17 points per game, and he may get more points in other teams. You should know that a few seasons ago, Bill showed his strong firepower to fans. In the 2020-21 season, his average score was as high as 31.3 points. Logically speaking, a star like Bill has no worries about not having a next home, so why would he be willing to sign a two-year, $11 million contract with the Clippers?

According to Shams's revelation, Harden played a decisive role in why Bill joined the Clippers. It is reported that Harden recruited Bill and he had a conversation with Bill and his team directly. The Clippers believe that Bill is the perfect partner of Kazakh and Harden. After Powell was traded, the Clippers' starting point guard was still missing, and Bill can serve as the starting point guard after joining. Harden and Bill's relationship is very good. Bill's wife was introduced to him by Harden. Harden was photographed brimming with Bill's wife after the game, and Harden's girlfriend also interacted with Bill's wife on social media many times.

Bill chose to give up part of his salary and was bought out and then joined the Clippers. This is a win-win choice. After the Suns cut Bills, their total salary in the new season will drop below the luxury line, and the Suns can save at least $200 million in spending. The Clippers got Bills at just 5.5 million yuan. They improved the strength of the lineup at only a small price. The Clippers will definitely be the disruptor of the West next season. Bill left the Suns and joined a competitive team like the Clippers. He might have the hope of having the taste of a championship in the Clippers.

The happiest thing is the Clippers fans. They finally have the confidence to shout the Clippers' championship slogan. After Bill joins, the Clippers can line up the luxurious starting lineup of Zubac, Collins, Leonard, Harden and Bill. They also sit on the bench with powerful players such as Jones, Dunn, Bogdanovic, Batum, and Lopez. It is said that Paul may also choose to join the Clippers. The Clippers next season will definitely be a strong contender for the championship.

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