Heat target DeMar DeRozan, Bradley Beal, Bennedict Mathurin in trades

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:07 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Heat target DeMar DeRozan, Bradley Beal, Bennedict Mathurin in trades
Summary

The Miami Heat are seeking to rebuild after missing out on LeBron James, targeting DeMar DeRozan, Bradley Beal, and Bennedict Mathurin for potential trades. DeRozan, released by the Sacramento Kings, is viewed as a strong fit to bolster guard play. Beal, affected by the Los Angeles Clippers' recent roster changes, could alleviate scoring pressure on Miami’s stars. Mathurin, a restricted free agent from the Clippers, is younger and athletic but may be harder to acquire due to trade complexities. These moves are aimed at enhancing Miami’s competitiveness in the Eastern Conference.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Miami lost the LeBron James sweepstakes this summer.
  • DeRozan averaged 18 points per game last season.
  • Beal played only six games last season but remains an elite scorer.
  • Mathurin could be valuable but poses acquisition challenges.
Latest Updates
  • 1:07 PMYahoo Sports3 NBA players Heat should target in trades after losing out on LeBron sweepstakes
What they're saying
"

This is how the Miami Heat can regroup after losing out on LeBron James.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days