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Heat pursue Bradley Beal as elite shooter to complement Giannis

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:10 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Heat pursue Bradley Beal as elite shooter to complement Giannis

Summary

The Miami Heat are expected to target Bradley Beal, a 14-year veteran, as they seek to enhance their roster. Beal recently declined his player option with the LA Clippers, becoming an unrestricted free agent after a season marred by injury. He averaged 8.2 points in just six games last year due to a left hip fracture. The Heat's interest comes amid a wider league push to secure top talent. Analysts suggest Beal could help fill a shooting need alongside stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, contingent on his health.

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Status Watch

•Miami Heat aim to sign Bradley Beal this offseason.
•Beal averaged 8.2 points in six games last season.
•He suffered a left hip fracture requiring surgery.
•Heat seek to bolster shooting alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
•Beal's health will determine his role and effectiveness with the team.

Latest Updates

7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Heat predicted to sign $305M future Hall of Famer to make life easy for Giannis Antetokounmpo
6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Heat predicted to sign $342M elite shooter, 14-year veteran to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo

What they're saying

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The Miami Heat are still looking to add to the roster. The Heat need to add this 17-year veteran to compliment Giannis Antetokounmpo very well.
— Yahoo Sports