Overview
- Bleacher Report insider Jake Fischer said on Tuesday that the Celtics are among a small group of teams likely to pursue Bradley Beal, with Miami and the Clippers also in the mix.
- Beal became an unrestricted free agent after declining a $5.62 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers and is recovering from season‑ending hip surgery that limited him to six games in 2025‑26.
- Reports say Beal’s close friendship and mentor relationship with Jayson Tatum is a major reason Boston is being considered as a landing spot for the 33‑year‑old guard.
- Coverage across outlets explains any Celtics offer would likely be a short, veteran‑minimum or similar deal that would send Boston over the luxury‑tax line and require roster or salary moves to reset repeater tax exposure.
- Analysts note the upside of adding a proven scorer on a low‑risk deal is tempered by Beal’s recent decline in games played and production, making a short term audition the most likely outcome for both sides.