Miami Heat Stopped Targeting Bradley Beal To Try And Get A Bigger Star

The Miami Heat have their eyes on a bigger fish than Bradley Beal and are still hoping they can make a move for an All-Star.

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Bradley Beal will be wearing a Phoenix Suns jersey next season after his 11-season association with the Washington Wizards ended with a trade that sent Chris Paul and Landry Shamet to Washington.

The Miami Heat were expected to be favorites in the Beal pursuit until Phoenix emerged in the conversation over the weekend. After missing out on the trade, trusted Heat reporter Ira Winderman has reported that Miami may be preparing for the pursuit of Damian Lillard.

“Now the question is whether Pat Riley and the Heat front office hedged their pursuit of Beal because of a greater focus on potentially landing Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. Asked about the Heat’s approach with Beal, a party familiar with the talks on Sunday told the South Florida Sun Sentinel to ‘think bigger.'”

Lillard is a demonstrably better player than Beal, so Miami’s patience may end up paying off. Unfortunately, if Dame ends up staying in Portland, the Heat won’t have any obvious options they can trade for to be a superstar alongside Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.


Will Damian Lillard Also Be On The Move?

Beal and Lillard were both drafted in 2012 and have been on the same team for 11 seasons. Beal has been moved and Lillard may be next. The Blazers can either move Lillard to a contending destination or move their No. 3 pick in the 2023 Draft along with Anfernee Simons for a win-now roster.

Dame has proven he can be the primary offensive option on a contending roster, with a partnership with Jimmy Butler making the Heat a massive threat in the West. Lillard has flirted with the idea of joining Miami before. All he needs to do is actually request a trade and tell the Blazers to send him to Miami. He had an incredible season, averaging 32.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists while being named to an All-NBA team.

We’ll likely know the Blazers’ decision prior to Thursday’s draft. If they move the pick, they’re likely keeping Dame. If they end up drafting someone like Scoot Henderson and not making a win-now trade, we may see Dame leave via trade before free agency starts in July.  

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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