Celtics named frontrunners to land three-time All-Star
However, according to Heavy Sports, there is one star that Boston can land this offseason: Bradley Beal. Beal is expecting a buyout with the Phoenix Suns, which will make him a free agent. As a three-time All-Star, there will be no shortage of interest in Beal.
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The LA Clippers have been mentioned as an early favorite to get Beal. Other teams that have been rumored to be in the mix are the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors.
But the Celtics cannot be forgotten about in this case. Tatum and Beal go way back with both kids being from St. .Louis attending the same high school. In the past, Beal teaming up with Tatum in Boston has been talked about, but it never panned out. This time around, it could happen.
Boston's situation offers something that few teams around the league do: stability and structure. Not to mention, Boston is in need of a star guard like Beal. Without Tatum for what will likely be the majority, if not, more of the 2025-2026 season, the Celtics are going to need someone that can somewhat replicate the production of Tatum. Bradley Beal may end up being the guy that steps in for Tatum's absence.
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