Bradley Beal returns to Clippers after season derailed by injury

Clippers guard Bradley Beal reacts while being booed by fans during a game against the Phoenix Suns in November. Bradley Beal is returning to the Clippers after missing most of last season due to a left hip injury. The 33-year-old guard signed a new deal with the team, announced on Thursday. No terms were disclosed. Before the injury, Beal averaged 8.2 points, 1.7 assists, and 20.2 minutes in six starts last season. The season-ending injury occurred on November 8. Over his 14-year NBA career, Beal has averaged 21.4 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.0 rebounds, having played for Washington, Phoenix, and the Clippers.