The Milwaukee Bucks may fall short in the Bradley Beal sweepstakes after recent developments from the LA Clippers.

The Milwaukee Bucks may be in a position of power following the latest news around Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal.

Off the bench or in the starting lineup, Beal could slide into a combo guard role to take pressure off Giannis Antetokounmpo and help run the second unit.

Milwaukee could be getting some help via the Phoenix Suns as a 3-time All-Star may suddenly become available. Like Lillard, the Suns appear to be considering potentially releasing Bradley Beal.

Bucks eyeing Bradley Beal amid buyout buzz. ... the Phoenix Suns are expected to pursue a similar move with Bradley Beal, who is reportedly on Milwaukee’s radar should he hit the open market.

While nothing is official, the rumor mill seems to be pointing at Bradley Beal being bought out by the Phoenix Suns and later signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. Frankly, that's a good destination for him.

The Milwaukee Bucks might miss out on Bradley Beal, but that doesn't mean they should pursue Malcolm Brogdon, who is also injury-prone, as a backup plan.