Both the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics are teams to monitor for Bradley Beal.
Bradley Beal stands as one of the key free agents available in the market, and his looming decision for his next NBA team could be dictated by LeBron James' looming announcement.
With Beal still in the market, both the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics are teams to watch that can pursue the former NBA star.
"I was told today that Beal’s decision is not exactly being held up by LeBron, but is being impacted by it," according to NBA insider Jake Fischer on Bleacher Report. "I do think there’s some Miami interest there, and I would not rule out Boston for Beal because of the connection with Jayson Tatum.
"Beal is definitely going to be signed by a team with playoff aspirations, that is my understanding there."
Bradley Beal drawing interest from Heat and Celtics?
Bradley Beal declined his $5.6 million 2026-27 player option to enter free agency. He joined the Los Angeles Clippers in last year's offseason for a two-year, $11 million contract after negotiating a massive buyout with the Phoenix Suns.
Beal appeared in only six games for the LA Clippers this past season before a hip injury ended his campaign. The three-time All-Star averaged 8.2 points and 1.7 assists, while shooting 37.5% from the field.
Despite a highly challenging campaign last year, Beal still might be productive enough to contribute as a microwave scorer.
Beal has been linked to the Miami Heat since entering free agency, while the Boston Celtics are truly an intriguing team to monitor due to his close relationship with Jayson Tatum.
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