Miami Heat likely moving on after missing out on Bradley Beal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Miami Heat appear to be moving forward after Bradley Beal opted for a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. With only $10 million in spending power under their hard cap, the Heat did not see Beal as a viable option, especially given his new two-year contract worth $13.2 million. Analysts suggest that Miami’s offseason remains strong, highlighted by the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, which should be a significant win for the franchise. Upcoming matchups, including a highly anticipated game against the Bucks in January, will provide further context to the Heat's offseason decisions.
- •Bradley Beal signs with the Clippers, opting out of his player option.
- •Heat had limited cap space, making Beal's contract unfeasible.
- •Acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo is seen as a critical success for the Heat.
- •Heat's focus now shifts to the upcoming season and key matchups.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — ASK IRA: Should Bradley Beal be considered one that got away from Heat?
"Q: You know what, Ira? Good. Better to have Bradley Beal take more of the Clippers’ money than delusional Heat fans think he was going to be our answer. Let’s move on. – Chris. A: And the Heat will, likely without much in the way of remorse. For a team with only $10 million in spending power left under their hard cap, anything above the minimum on Bradley Beal would have been an overspend. ...
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