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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 24

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

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 24

Max Strus’ ‘holy s**t’ Bam Adebayo revelation makes Tyler Herro fight even crazier

The Miami Heat have been quite busy in retooling their roster, to say the least. Their latest acquisition, Klay Thompson, will add more depth and shooting, joining fellow newcomers Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, and Tim Hardaway Jr.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Simone Fontecchio News / Hoops Rumors / August 24

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / EssentiallySports / August 24

Miami Heat’s Next Target Emerges After Klay Thompson Deal as 6′11″ Star Found Working Out With Bam Adebayo and Co.

The Miami Heat have spent much of the offseason reshaping their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Klay Thompson became the latest major addition after reaching a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks.

Klay Thompson News / Miami Heat on SI / August 24

How Klay Thompson's decision lifts Miami Heat's offseason to epic levels

It speaks to how hungry Heat nation is that landing Giannis Antetokounmpo simply wasn’t enough to satisfy the masses. Another description could be substituted above, and I’m not referencing using a thesaurus for famished or starving.

Klay Thompson News / Field Level Media / August 24

Heat sign sharp-shooting guard Klay Thompson

The Miami Heat announced on Sunday night the signing of five-time All-Star guard Klay Thompson after the final year of his contract was bought out by the Dallas Mavericks.

Klay Thompson News / Hoops Rumors / August 23

Thompson’s Heat Contract Provides Added Flexibility

Klay Thompson is set to become a member of the Heat after signing a two-year deal following his buyout from the Mavericks, and it turns out that his signing could have other impacts on the team’s ability to rebuild its roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / August 23

Klay Thompson To Sign Two-Year Deal With Heat

In an unsurprising move, Klay Thompson has signed a two-year deal with the Heat after clearing waivers on Sunday, with the second year being a player option, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (Twitter link).

Klay Thompson News / Hoops Rumors / August 23

Klay Thompson Signs Two-Year Deal With Heat

In an unsurprising move, Klay Thompson has signed a two-year deal with the Heat, with the second year being a player option, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (Twitter link).

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / August 23

NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Clippers, Blazers, Damian Lillard

The Heat underwent a significant makeover this offseason, but longtime Miami reporter Ethan Skolnick believes the transition may be smoother than it appears.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 23

This is why the Heat could get off to a flying start

New teams take time. Not every one, of course. The 2008-09 Boston Celtics paired three All-Stars who had each reached the Conference Finals on their own -- but never further -- and they were scorching from the start.

Klay Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 23

Heat rumors: The next potential signing after Klay Thompson

After the Miami Heat signed veteran guard Klay Thompson, they could be on the verge of inking veteran center Nick Richards ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Klay Thompson News / Stadium Rant / August 23

Klay Thompson Signs With Miami Heat: Why The Fit Makes Perfect Sense

After the Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson agreed to a buyout on Thursday afternoon, a few minutes after that initial report, it was announced he would sign with the Miami Heat.

Miami Heat News / HITC / August 23

Klay Thompson gave up almost $10 million personally to leave the Mavericks and join the Heat

New Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson had to make a significant personal sacrifice to get the move he wanted in the 2026 offseason. Thompson bet on the Dallas Mavericks to help him become a five-time champion in the summer of 2024, with the franchise fresh off a Finals run and led by a 25-year-old superstar, Luka Doncic.

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

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.

Miami Heat News / Stadium Rant / August 22

Klay Thompson Miami Heat Fit: How The Sharpshooter Transforms South Beach’s Spacing

The Klay Thompson Miami Heat fit could be a match that completely alters the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Following a season filled with questionable floor spacing, the Heat are expected to sign the sharpshooter to a 2-year, $13 million contract.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / August 22

Does Klay Thompson really move the needle for the Heat?

Klay Thompson should help the Heat. But does he actually change what they are? That’s the more interesting question after Thompson reached a buyout agreement with Dallas and emerged as the expected next addition to a Miami roster already headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

Heat make sneaky move that will please Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat are taking another longtime Milwaukee Bucks figure away from Wisconsin. Several reporters confirmed on Friday that veteran assistant coach Vin Baker is leaving the Bucks to join Erik Spoelstra’s staff on the Miami Heat.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Long-time Bucks assistant joins Erik Spoelstra’s staff, Giannis with Heat

With the Miami Heat expected to sign star Klay Thompson, it is one of the many moves made this offseason that has shifted the direction of the team, including the blockbuster trade for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 21

Klay Thompson Should Start for the Miami Heat

Klay Thompson is a Miami Heat player, or should reportedly be the moment he clears waivers, and four of the five starting spots were settled the day Giannis Antetokounmpo arrived.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / August 21

Miami HEAT Dancers Final Showcase Determines 2026-27 Roster at Kaseya Center

The Miami HEAT Dancers closed out their audition process Thursday night inside the Arena Bowl at Kaseya Center with the Final Showcase. After an open call that brought in more than 100 dancers and a full week of Bootcamp, 40 finalists took the floor for the Final Showcase.

Andrew Wiggins News / Total Pro Sports / August 20

Miami Heat Star Andrew Wiggins Projected To Be Traded For Veteran Star Point Guard

Andrew Wiggins just recently agreed to an opt-in and extension package for the Miami Heat this offseason. However, with his team facing a glaring problem at point guard after landing Giannis Antetokounmpo via trade, will the Heat opt to move Wiggins to another team?

Miami Heat News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Miami Heat Predicted to Make Move for 5-Time NBA All-Star

The Miami Heat are expected to bring back a familiar face in free agency this offseason, according to a recent prediction that points to veteran forward Kevin Love as a likely addition for the coming year.