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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.

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?

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Klay Thompson 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.

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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 / TWSN / August 22

What the Miami Heat Still Need to Become True Championship Favorites

The Miami Heat’s pursuit of shooting reached its peak this offseason when they landed Klay Thompson on a two-year, $13 million deal, signed immediately after his buyout with the Dallas Mavericks. This is among the most noteworthy transactions of this NBA free agency period, but on paper, this fills in what is probably Miami’s greatest void.

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.

Klay Thompson News / EssentiallySports / August 22

Analyst Gives Brutal Reality Check to Miami Heat After Reported Klay Thompson Signing

The Heat’s acquisition of Klay Thompson, who shoots 40.9 percent from the three-point range, has generated discussion, with national media outlets doubting their championship prospects and assigning them odds of only seven to one for the title.

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 / EssentiallySports / August 22

Giannis Antetokounmpo Fails to Hide His Reaction to Klay Thompson’s Reported Miami Heat Move

The Miami Heat are on the verge of pulling off yet another blockbuster move this offseason, and their newly crowned franchise cornerstone isn’t shy about his excitement.

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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.

Klay Thompson News / EasySportz / August 21

Klay Thompson Expected to Join Miami Heat After Mavericks Buyout

Klay Thompson is expected to continue his NBA career with the Miami Heat after reaching a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple reports.

Vin Baker News / Hoops Rumors / August 21

Assistant Coach Vin Baker Leaving Bucks, Joining Heat

After spending the past eight years as a Bucks assistant coach, Vin Baker is leaving his position to join Erik Spoelstra‘s staff with the Heat, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21

Klay Thompson follows in Ray Allen's footsteps to Miami Heat

At age 36, Thompson isn't the same player he once was. But he's a year younger than Ray Allen was when he joined the Heat in 2012, which led to an NBA title.

Klay Thompson has chosen a new team after being bought out by Mavericks

The '200 or more three-pointers in 2022-23' quiz

Klay Thompson News / Miami Heat on SI / August 21

The Heat are in line to add sharpshooter Klay Thompson after his buyout

According to multiple reports including ESPN’s Shams Charania, sharpshooter Klay Thompson has reach a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks and intends to sign with the Miami Heat.

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.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 20

The One Thing the Miami Heat Need Most from Each Starter

The Miami Heat season is rapidly approaching, and they still have some roster spots they can fill out before training camp begins. But as camp nears and the Heat begin to mesh, each player will begin to discover their role, continue to maximize their potential, and hopefully improve in an area of need.

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.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Heat Evaluating Nick Richards

After photos surfaced on social media showing Nick Richards in Heat gear, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald confirms that the free agent center has been working out in Miami with several of the team’s players.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / August 19

NBA Trade Idea: Heat Add A Sharpshooter To Fix Their Biggest Weakness

The big splash this summer was definitely the Miami Heat landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, but now there’s one need staring right back at them. Getting Giannis cost them Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, and Kasparas Jakucionis, and Norman Powell walked in free agency on top of that.

Nick Richards News / Fadeaway World / August 19

Nick Richards Spotted In Heat Gear, Could A Miami Signing Be Coming?

The Miami Heat‘s offseason has been defined by the landmark trade to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, effectively positioning the Heat as a powerhouse in the East.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / August 15

Miami HEAT Dancers Open Auditions Bring the Energy to Kaseya Center

The Miami HEAT Dancers, presented by AT&T, opened the door Saturday morning at Kaseya Center for high-caliber performers chasing a spot on the 2026-2027 Squad.

Bam Adebayo News / Yardbarker / August 12

Bam Adebayo being underrated now that Heat have their superstar

The Miami Heat are warming up for a season unlike any they've had since LeBron James returned to Cleveland over a decade ago. And yet somehow, the addition of one superstar in South Beach is already causing the NBA world to overlook the longtime heart and soul of the team.

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes a bold guarantee against East rivals

Ranking NBA's Christmas Day schedule: 2026 NBA Finals rematch headlines star-studded holiday

Norman Powell explains Heat comments after Bobby Portis fires back

DeMar DeRozan's next team is obvious, but there's a holdup

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