As widely suspected, the Los Angeles Clippers had a plan. They didn't just dump Norman Powell to avoid overpaying him on his next contract; they effectively swapped him for John Collins and Bradley Beal,

Beal is headed to Los Angeles on a two-year, $11 million deal after reaching a buyout with Phoenix, and it could be a sneaky value move for fantasy managers.

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.