Heat predicted to sign former $251 million efficient 3-point shooter

The Miami Heat have been pretty quiet in NBA free agency, as the team has made just one signing since the legal tampering period began on Tuesday, which was guard Tim Hardaway Jr.

Though the Heat still have a lot of time this summer to bolster the roster around their dominant frontcourt of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, President of Basketball Operations Pat Riley needs to act quickly as players continue to fly off the market.

Adding quality shooters around Antetokounmpo and Adebayo should be Miami's No. 1 focus, which is why the Heat have been strongly linked to a former All-Star who has been an efficient three-point shooter for most of his 14-year career.

Heat predicted to sign Bradley Beal in NBA free agency

Sportsnaut's Matt Johnson predicts Miami will address their need for perimeter shooting by signing Bradley Beal, who last played for the Los Angeles Clippers.

"The Miami Heat find themselves in a situation where they need more potential bucket-getters who can add depth to their rotation but are willing to sign for the minimum. This is the perfect situation for Beal, and a one-year deal for the minimum feels inevitable," Johnson wrote.

A hip injury limited Beal to just six games in 2025, during which he averaged just 8 points per game on 36.8% from three. The 33-year-old has had a rough last few years since leaving the Washington Wizards via a trade to the Phoenix Suns, but a fresh start in Miami could revive Beal's career.

Beal is still an efficient floor-stretcher who shot 40.7% from three over two seasons with the Suns in 2023 and 2024. With the Heat, Beal wouldn't feel the pressure of carrying an offense, and he can instead serve as a reliable catch-and-shoot threat off the bench.

Additionally, Beal will be incredibly cheap to sign. Miami still has a veteran minimum spot open on the roster, and that should be enough to add Beal, who's coming off a significant injury and hasn't played at an All-Star level in over five years.

Overall, Beal landing with the Heat feels inevitable. Miami already has reported interest in the three-time All-Star, and he would provide much-needed shooting and playoff experience to Erik Spoelstra's championship-hopeful squad.