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Klay Thompson Explains What Attracted Him to Playing With Giannis Antetokounmpo

Klay Thompson Explains What Attracted Him to Playing With Giannis Antetokounmpo

Klay Thompson has spent almost his entire career playing next to generational talent, and the opportunity to do it again with Giannis Antetokounmpo was probably the biggest attraction behind his decision to join the Miami Heat.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26
Tim MacMahon turns Klay Thompson analysis into an Enes Kanter Freedom roast

Tim MacMahon turns Klay Thompson analysis into an Enes Kanter Freedom roast

Enes Kanter Freedom just caught a wild stray from an ESPN analyst. While discussing Klay Thompson’s move to the Miami Heat after a short stint with the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon couldn’t help himself from taking a shot at aspiring WNBA player Kanter.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz
The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz
Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26
Heat’s Klay Thompson gets 100% honest on Ray Allen comparisons

Heat’s Klay Thompson gets 100% honest on Ray Allen comparisons

Klay Thompson has arrived in South Beach, eager to get to work with the Miami Heat. Thompson is out to prove to everyone that he can still be a key contributor despite being slowed down by knee injuries.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Miami Heat News / HITC / August 26
ESPN analyst takes a dig at ‘desperate’ Enes Kanter while discussing Klay Thompson to Miami Heat

ESPN analyst takes a dig at ‘desperate’ Enes Kanter while discussing Klay Thompson to Miami Heat

While discussing Klay Thompson’s move to the Miami Heat, one ESPN analyst had some choice words for Enes Kanter. Kanter has made himself one of the central figures in the recent controversy surrounding the WNBA, with his recent push to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25
Klay Thompson addresses giving up millions in salary to leave Mavericks

Klay Thompson addresses giving up millions in salary to leave Mavericks

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 the Miami Heat.

Klay Thompson News / Hoops Rumors / August 25
Klay Thompson Seeks “Redemption Season” With Heat

Klay Thompson Seeks “Redemption Season” With Heat

Klay Thompson is aiming for a bounce-back season after joining the Heat. The veteran shooting guard met the media on Tuesday after signing a two-year, $11.5MM contract last week that includes a player option.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
 The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
 The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra shuts down Klay Thompson-Ray Allen comparison with ‘special’ declaration

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra shuts down Klay Thompson-Ray Allen comparison with ‘special’ declaration

MIAMI – With Klay Thompson joining Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on the Miami Heat, there is one player that fans have been comparing the signing to who could have championship gold on their mind.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / August 25
Heat playing a risky game by adding Klay Thompson

Heat playing a risky game by adding Klay Thompson

The Heat's projected degree of reliance on the 36-year-old is actually a pretty concerning bit.

Thompson’s Heat contract provides added flexibility
The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 10-6
The '200 or more three-pointers in 2022-23' quiz
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 25
What is a reasonable win total for the Miami Heat this year

What is a reasonable win total for the Miami Heat this year

The Miami Heat are looking to bounce back from a disappointing season in which they finished 10th in the Eastern Conference and did not even win the first Play-in game.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / August 25
Former NBA champion makes bold prediction about LeBron’s 76ers after Miami’s decision

Former NBA champion makes bold prediction about LeBron’s 76ers after Miami’s decision

The 2026-27 NBA season is still a few weeks away, but the Eastern Conference is already getting plenty of attention. LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Miami Heat have built their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25
Heat totally stiffed by ESPN experts in Eastern Conference title predictions

Heat totally stiffed by ESPN experts in Eastern Conference title predictions

The Miami Heat dramatically reshaped their championship outlook during a blockbuster offseason, but ESPN’s NBA experts apparently remain unconvinced. In ESPN’s latest predictions for the 2026-27 season, a collective of insiders ranked six teams as the most likely to win the Eastern Conference finals.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 25
What the Miami Heat need from 5 key bench players

What the Miami Heat need from 5 key bench players

The Miami Heat have elevated themselves into Eastern Conference contention with the trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo. They now have one of the best players in the league that makes you feel like you have a chance to win each and every year.

Miami Heat News / TWSN / August 25
The Next Move for the Miami Heat is Obvious

The Next Move for the Miami Heat is Obvious

The Miami Heat have had quite an active NBA offseason, ranging from trading with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo to signing Klay Thompson.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 24
The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 10-6

The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 10-6

The penultimate edition of Yardbarker’s top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here.

Spurs have a growing Victor Wembanyama problem that demands attention
Insider addresses uncertainty for Celtics regarding Paul George
Steph Curry might make a surprising decision about his Warriors future
The 'NBA Playoffs scoring leaders' quiz
Simone Fontecchio News / Hoops Rumors / August 24
Simone Fontecchio Never Considered Returning To Europe

Simone Fontecchio Never Considered Returning To Europe

Several EuroLeague teams had interest in Simone Fontecchio this summer, but his priority was to continue his NBA career, relays Alessandro Maggi of Sportando.

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22
Heat eyeing 1 player with a notable connection to Bam Adebayo

Heat eyeing 1 player with a notable connection to Bam Adebayo

The Miami Heat may be trying to land another former Kentucky Wildcat. Miami views free agent center Nick Richards as a player of “considerable interest,” Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reported this week.

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