50 million to 5 million, why did Bill give up buying out of the Clippers with tens of millions? Answers are given to 5 major reasons
5:55pm, 17 July 2025Basketball
The annual salary has ranged from 50 million to 5 million. Why did Bill give up buying out of the Clippers with tens of millions of dollars? Five major reasons to give the answer.
Bill bought out and joined the Clippers
According to ESPN reporter Shams, Bill reached a buyout agreement with the Suns and plans to join the Clippers after spending the 48-hour clarification period.
Before the buyout, Bill was carrying a two-year, $110.8 million contract. During the buyout, he gave up $13.8 million. The Suns will use extended terms to pay him gradually in the next five years. After the buyout is completed, Bill will sign a two-year, $11 million new contract with the Clippers, and work with Harden and Xiaoka to compete for the championship.
From a 50 million-level star to a 5 million-level new player, why is Bill willing to give up $13.8 million and buy out with the Suns to join the Clippers? Five major reasons to give the answer.
Reason 1: The Suns were eager to send him off
As early as before the 24-25 season trading deadline, the Suns wanted to part ways with Bill, but the latter held the veto power of the transaction, which made the Suns unable to meet the needs of multiple parties at the same time, and the transaction was finally left unresolved. During the period, Jake Fischer of the United States once revealed that Bill was unwilling to leave the Suns easily. He enjoyed his time playing for the Suns because his family settled in Phoenix.
Therefore, in the process of pushing Bill to buy out, the Suns are the more proactive side, especially after sending Durant away through a trade in the offseason.
In this deal, the Suns got Jaylen Green, who was in the same position as Bill, who was regarded by the Suns as one of the important players in the future, so the Suns had to clear Bill out and make room for Jaylen Green and Booker.
As Suns record John Gambadoro said, the Suns can only continue to move forward if Durant and Bill leave, so buying out Bill is 100% correct.
"Bill is not a bad guy, but he is always injured and seems too careless to the team. Don't stay such people," added John Gambadoro.
Reason 2: The Clippers have the ability to compete for the championship
Since Bills will receive nearly $100 million in the next five years, when choosing the next home, Bills can consider it more from a basketball perspective.
Compared with the Lakers, Heat and Bucks, the Clippers are undoubtedly more likely to compete for the championship in the new season in terms of offseason strengthening and staffing.
Reason 3: Starting position
When the Clippers sent Powell away through a three-party trade and exchanged for Collins, it was generally believed that the Clippers would get Bill, because Powell freed up the starting point guard position after leaving the team.
NBA reporter Brett Siegel also followed up and said that even though many teams such as the Warriors, Lakers, Heat and Bucks had in-depth exchanges with the Bills team, the latter's decision to join the Clippers seems to have been for sure.
Especially for such players who have previously had big contracts, whether they can get a starting position after joining the new club is one of the important measurement criteria for them to find their next club.
Reason 4: Player option
In the context of providing starting positions and winning opportunities, the Clippers also provided Bill with a two-year contract, giving all the remaining part of the middle class special case to Bill, expressing the greatest respect. The second year of the contract is still a player option, so that Bill will attack a new big contract in the summer of 26 after the Clippers prove themselves.
Reason 5: Good private relationships
The famous reporter Shams also followed up with the post to disclose that Harden played a big role in recruiting Bill.
Because Harden has a good relationship with Bill and Bill's girlfriend, Harden's girlfriend and Bill's girlfriend also know each other. After Bill confirmed to join the Clippers, the former also reposted Bill's girlfriend's social media updates.
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