On July 28, according to ESPN reporter Shams Charania, former Phoenix Suns guard Taytay Washington has reached a signing agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 2022 first-round pick will join the Clippers on a one-year contract and reunite with former Suns teammate Bradley Beal in Los Angeles.

Taytay Washington is the third former Suns guard to join the Clippers this summer. Before him, Bradley Beal signed a two-year contract with the Clippers after being bought out by the Suns, and veteran Chris Paul also signed a one-year contract. The Clippers continued to adjust their backcourt lineup this offseason, successively introducing three point guards who had played for the Suns, highlighting the team's strategic layout on the back line.

Last season, Washington returned to his hometown team, the Suns, on a two-way contract. He played 16 NBA games for the Suns in the 2024-25 season . Although there were occasional highlights, his overall performance was not ideal. His averages were not outstanding, his shooting percentage was only 31.1% , and his three-point shooting percentage was as low as 19% . As a short guard who mainly controls the ball, it is obviously difficult for him to gain a foothold in the league with such shooting efficiency.

The Clippers have two experienced players at the point guard position in Chris Paul and Chris Dunn . However, considering that Paul is older and his playing time may be limited, and Dunn is more responsible for defense, Washington is still expected to get limited playing time in the new season, especially in the event of injuries or rotation adjustments.

At the same time, the Suns are also making fine-tuning of their lineup. Colin Gillespie has completed his contract extension as a restricted free agent, while others including Monte Morris , Damion Lee , Bol Bol and Jalen Bridges are still waiting to be signed.

For the Clippers, the addition of Taye Washington brings more youthful energy and rotation possibilities to the backcourt. Although he has not yet established a firm foothold in the NBA , his efficient performance in the Development League shows that he has room for further growth. As the new season approaches, the competition for guards in the Clippers will become more intense, and whether Taye Washington can seize this opportunity to return to the league will also become the focus of attention.