Heat, Celtics compete for Bradley Beal in free agency pursuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are actively pursuing veteran guard Bradley Beal during free agency. Both teams are looking to bolster their rosters with perimeter scoring. The Heat are especially focused on this after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Reports indicate that Beal is open to joining a title contender, and both teams could potentially sign him to a veteran minimum contract. Interest in Beal comes as the Celtics prepare for a future beyond Jaylen Brown, and the Heat aim to enhance their shooting capabilities.
- •Miami Heat and Boston Celtics pursuing veteran Bradley Beal.
- •Beal could be signed to a veteran minimum deal.
- •Heat want more shooting after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Celtics preparing for life after Jaylen Brown.
- •Beal seeks opportunity to compete for an NBA championship.
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Heat, Celtics reportedly in bidding war for $342M elite shooter, 3-time All-Star, 14-year veteran
"The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are in the running for a veteran free agent. Both teams are in major need of a shooter and this All-Star would satisfy those needs.
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