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Miami Heat prioritize Klay Thompson over Bradley Beal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:11 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Miami Heat prioritize Klay Thompson over Bradley Beal

Summary

The Miami Heat are reportedly focusing their efforts on acquiring Klay Thompson from the Dallas Mavericks. This shift comes after LeBron James decided not to return to Miami, leading the Heat to explore other options in the veteran market, including Bradley Beal. Beal, who joined the Los Angeles Clippers this past season, is currently in a precarious situation as he seeks a new contract after being hampered by injuries. His future with the Heat remains uncertain as they prioritize Thompson ahead of the approaching NBA season.

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•LeBron James commits to the Philadelphia 76ers, not returning to Miami.
•Miami Heat are prioritizing Klay Thompson over Bradley Beal.
•Bradley Beal is a free agent after declining a team option.
•Beal suffered a season-ending injury playing for the Clippers last season.
•The 2023-2024 NBA season approaches, increasing urgency for team roster decisions.

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5:11 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Star Bradley Beal Gets Bad News From Miami Heat

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The Miami Heat learned that LeBron James wasn’t coming back to South Beach after all. After James committed to the Philadelphia 76ers, that put a spotlight on a few veterans, such as Bradley Beal. While Beal could be one of the Heat’s newest additions after they struck out on LeBron, the veteran guard is in […] The post NBA Star Bradley Beal Gets Bad News From Miami Heat appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:11 PM
NBA Star Bradley Beal Gets Bad News From Miami Heat
The Miami Heat learned that LeBron James wasn’t coming back to South Beach after all. After James committed to the Philadelphia 76ers, that put a spotlight on a few veterans, such as Bradley Beal. While Beal could be one of the Heat’s newest additions after they struck out on LeBron, the veteran guard is in […] The post NBA Star Bradley Beal Gets Bad News From Miami Heat appeared first on HEAVY.

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