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A sprawling Maryland mansion that was once home to Los Angeles Clippers star Bradley Beal has sold for $9.5 million—just under a year after it was listed for $11 million.

Beal, 32, who is known to his fans as “Big Panda,” purchased the extraordinary property for $7.8 million in 2019, seven years after he joined local team, the Washington Wizards.

While living in the property—which features an incredible underground basketball court—the athlete and his wife, Kamiah Adams, enjoyed several major family milestones, having purchased the dwelling in the same month their second son was born.

Less than three years later, they revealed they were expecting a third child and even filmed a gender reveal in front of the property’s outdoor sports court, which Adams later shared on her YouTube channel, excitedly announcing that they were welcoming another boy.

However, in 2023, the Washington, DC-based team, which selected AJ Dybantsa as their No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, traded Beal to the Phoenix Suns, prompting him to quietly sell his opulent Bethesda, MD, abode for $9.2 million in November of that same year.

Less than two years later, the property, which was built in 2016, returned to the market in September 2025 with a much higher asking price of $11 million.

At the time, real estate agent Robert Hryniewicki of HRLS Partners at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, who co-listed the property with Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith, touted its most impressive feature: the one-of-a-kind underground basketball court, which he noted was unlike anything he’d ever seen.

“Oftentimes, homes have a half-basketball court, but this one is full-size,” he told Realtor.com®. “Bradley Beal lived there from when the home was built until 2023 when the sellers purchased it.”

However, even with the property’s oh, so special amenities and its impressive ties to the NBA star, it struggled to make its mark on the local housing market, with records showing that it underwent multiple price reductions—dropping to $9.99 million in February—before it was sold for $9.5 million on June 5.

Certainly, the home is perfectly suited for another sporting superstar, offering a wealth of wellness- and fitness-focused amenities that expand well beyond the indoor basketball court.

“There is also a hot tub, swimming pool, cabana, and green space to play soccer or other outdoor sports,” Hryniewicki previously stated.

“One of the key highlights is the indoor/outdoor programming that the house affords. It is on a flat, level parcel, which is very unique and hard to find. It’s also super private, surrounded by mature landscaping.”

Designed by GTM Architects, the 13,448-square-foot interior boasts custom millwork, designer lighting, high ceilings, and oversized windows. After the current owners purchased the property from Beal, they then poured another $1 million into renovating it and turning it into their dream abode.

“Everything on the inside has recently been updated and renovated, and is as luxurious as possible,” he added. “The owners have invested $1 million since purchasing it in 2023. It has the widest-scale appeal because it was built for entertaining but doesn’t live too large for everyday family living.”

Located in the Avenel Community, the four-level residence has an elevator for easy access to each floor. The grand foyer opens up to formal dining and living rooms. A two-sided gas fireplace is shared between the living room and study.

The gourmet chef’s kitchen has custom cabinetry, marble countertops, and an oversized island with a prep sink and breakfast bar. A family room with tray ceilings has a built-in wet bar and separate wine bar with pantry designed for entertaining.

“I think the next person will be a high-net-worth individual, who will likely use it as a primary residence,” Hryniewicki noted at the time of the listing. “Someone might also want to buy it as an entertainment or trophy property.”

Upstairs, a lavish primary suite boasts an opulent bathroom with a soaking tub, an enormous glass-stall shower, and two separate vanities. The stunning sanctuary also has dual boutique-inspired, walk-in closets, and two sets of French doors that open up to a private terrace overlooking the landscaped lot.

The lower-level “entertainer’s dream” features a recreation room with a wet bar, a fitness center, guest suite, an extra storage space, and access to the dedicated indoor full-sized basketball court.

Outside, the resort-style backyard also features a covered patio and firepit.

“The home’s address is Bethesda, which is one of the first suburbs outside of Washington, DC,” he explained. “It is also five minutes away from Congressional Country Club. It’s a true oasis, yet you are just 15 minutes away from being in the city.”