Klay Thompson Joins Heat, Set to Team up Alongside Newly Acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Following his release from the Dallas Mavericks, veteran guard Klay Thompson officially signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Miami Heat on Sunday after clearing waivers.
- Dallas bought out the final year of Thompson's contract on Friday, ending a disappointing two-year tenure after the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers derailed championship hopes.
- Heat president Pat Riley called Thompson "one of the most iconic players to ever suit up in the NBA," emphasizing his value as floor spacing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
- The contract includes a player option for year two and a 15 percent trade kicker, allowing Miami to remain below the hard cap while maintaining roster flexibility.
- Miami continues loading up for a deep playoff run following July's acquisition of Antetokounmpo, with Thompson joining ahead of the October 21 season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Heat Can Fill Out Roster After Klay Thompson Signs For Less Than Original Report
Miami Heat wing Klay Thompson is already helping out his new team before even playing a game. Thompson reportedly signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract. That's $1.5 million less than the veteran wing was originally reported as getting from Miami. Thompson's deal with the Heat is set to start at $5.6 million for the 2026-27 season. That's crucial, because that leaves Miami roughly $5.2 million under their first-apron hard cap. With one-year v…
Basketball player Klay Thompson has signed a two-year contract with the Miami Heat.
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