Klay Thompson drops scary Heat & Giannis Antetokounmpo championship proclamation
Thompson accepted a buyout and signed a two-year, $11.5 million deal, leaving about $10 million on the table to chase another title.
- On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the Miami Heat officially introduced Klay Thompson, who signed a two-year deal worth about $11.5 million to bolster the roster.
- Following a contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, Thompson sacrificed roughly $10 million in salary to pursue another championship alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in Miami.
- As a career 41% shooter from beyond the arc, Thompson ranks fourth all-time in 3-pointers made; Heat President Pat Riley praised him as a 'battle tested World Champion.'
- Head coach Erik Spoelstra called the roster's potential 'limitless' and noted Thompson is 'one of the best who's ever done it,' signaling high expectations for the season.
- NBA insider Jake Fischer dismissed speculation linking Jrue Holiday to the Heat, stating the Portland Trail Blazers guard will not be traded; Miami holds three open roster spots.
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Klay Thompson addresses giving up millions in salary to leave Mavericks
Oct 24, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Klay Thompson has opened up about his decision to leave money on the table for a chance at better basketball. Thompson turned heads on Tuesday when he agreed to a huge buyout with the Dallas Mavericks to facilitate a move to …
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MIAMI (AP) — Klay Thompson says he already feels right at home in Miami, and there are reasons why that makes perfect sense.Mychal Thompson, his father, starred for a team that won a high school state title at Miami Jackson High in 1974. Mychel Thompson, his brother, went to the same high school in Oregon that Heat coach Erik Spoelstra attended. He’s never had a chance to live this close to the many relatives he has in the nearby Bahamas. And if…
In one of the most important moves for the new NBA season, Klay Thompson was introduced as a new figure of the Miami Heat.
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