Throughout the February trade deadline to the draft to free agency, one element of the Suns' roster-building failure has loomed for the Suns: how to end their marriage to the three-time All-Star.

According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, NBA Insiders, the Lakers are among five teams with interest in Beal as soon as the buyout is completed. Joining Los Angeles are the Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks.

Learn about the effects of Bradley Beal signing with the Clippers on the Lakers and what it means for their championship hopes.