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Miami Heat pursue Bradley Beal to enhance roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Miami Heat pursue Bradley Beal to enhance roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo

Summary

The Miami Heat are reportedly interested in signing Bradley Beal, a three-time All-Star guard, to bolster their roster alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Following the acquisition of Antetokounmpo, the Heat are looking to fill gaps left by the departure of Jimmy Butler and to provide supporting scoring. Beal, who recently recovered from hip surgery and played six games last season, is currently a free agent and has drawn interest from the LA Clippers as well. Analysts suggest that Miami could offer Beal a more significant role, making him a fitting addition for a team aiming for a championship run.

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•Miami Heat target Bradley Beal to complete roster around Antetokounmpo.
•Beal struggled last season but has averaged over 21 points in his career.
•The Heat aim to replace lost scoring from Norman Powell's departure.
•Beal might find a larger role with the Heat than with the Clippers.
•The potential signing aligns with the Heat's title aspirations.

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8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Miami Heat linked to three-time All-Star guard to complete roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Miami Heat might be interested in adding one of the best remaining free agents on the market to build their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat gave up a lot of assets to acquire Antetokounmpo, sending four rotational players and multiple draft picks to land the superstar player this franchise has missed since Jimmy Butler’s exit.
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Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:30 AM
Miami Heat linked to three-time All-Star guard to complete roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo
Miami Heat might be interested in adding one of the best remaining free agents on the market to build their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat gave up a lot of assets to acquire Antetokounmpo, sending four rotational players and multiple draft picks to land the superstar player this franchise has missed since Jimmy Butler’s exit.

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