Klay Thompson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Giannis Antetokounmpo shares Miami Heat pictures with ‘Captain’ Klay Thompson on a boat

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat players are already bonding with Klay Thompson somewhere he loves, on the open water in his boat. The Miami Heat acquired both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson this offseason.

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Klay Thompson Says Prime Derrick Rose Reached Kobe, LeBron Fame Level

CHICAGO — Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson was teammates with Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose on the 2014 Team USA FIBA World Cup Team. Thompson, who was on the Golden State Warriors in 2014, found out very quickly just how popular Rose was.

Miami Heat News / The Spun / September 10

Megan Thee Stallion Admits She Didn't Feel Comfortable With Klay Thompson

Megan Thee Stallion isn’t pulling her punches when it comes to talking about her breakup with NBA star Klay Thompson. Less than a year after going public with their romance, Stallion and Thompson confirmed they were heading their separate ways.

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Miami Heat News / HITC / September 10

Megan Thee Stallion was ‘losing’ herself after Klay Thompson’s heartbreaking actions

NBA star Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion were in a short-lived relationship. Miami Heat star Klay Thompson and pop star Megan Thee Stallion made their relationship official in July 2025.

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'I’m Still in Therapy': Megan Thee Stallion Makes Emotional Confession After Klay Thompson Break-Up

Seven months before Megan Thee Stallion told a national magazine she was still in therapy over her breakup, she was telling a very different story about the same relationship.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / September 9

Megan Thee Stallion Reveals What Went Wrong In Failed Relationship With Klay Thompson

The NBA lifestyle is often very lucrative, and Miami Heat star Klay Thompson has experienced this firsthand. His basketball career has not only earned him generational wealth, but it has also given him the platform to connect with fellow celebrities, including iconic rap star Megan Thee Stallion.

Miami Heat News / Stadium Rant / September 9

Draymond Green’s Klay Thompson Defense Reveals Miami Heat’s Promising Plan

Draymond Green’s defense of Klay Thompson offers a useful blueprint for Miami Heat expectations. Thompson’s role should center on shooting gravity, off-ball movement, and complementary offense—not recreating his 2017 Golden State Warriors production.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 6

Klay Thompson is all about his new Heat nickname, as he should be

Recently, the Miami Heat made headlines when it was announced that they would be signing free agent wing Klay Thompson to a contract following his buyout with the Dallas Mavericks.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / September 6

Heat quietly built one of the most underrated veteran duos this offseason

The addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo will dominate the headlines, but another piece of offseason work might just determine how far the Heat can go in 2026-27.

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Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / September 4

Mychal Thompson Gives Klay Thompson One Warning About Playing For Pat Riley And Erik Spoelstra

Mychal Thompson thinks his son, Klay Thompson, is the exact veteran that the Miami Heat should value. But he still gave one very important warning before he starts life under Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra.

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.

NBA News / HITC / September 4

Klay Thompson is racing against Stephen Curry to achieve ‘desperate’ goal, says father

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry won many NBA championships together with the Golden State Warriors. However, Klay’s father Mychal says it’s all about the next one.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 3

Andrew Wiggins has ‘special’ prediction after Heat signed Klay Thompson

With new Miami Heat star Klay Thompson joining Giannis Antetokounmpo down in South Beach, it also marks the reunion between the three-point specialist and forward Andrew Wiggins from their Golden State Warriors days.

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Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Klay Thompson wants to break a Heat record

The Miami Heat signed Klay Thompson for one reason and one reason only — for his shooting. Thompson is looking to provide that for the new-look Miami squad, and he wants to do it in historic fashion.

Miami Heat News / HITC / September 1

Klay Thompson’s father issues warning amid ‘washed’ concerns about Miami Heat star

Klay Thompson’s father has warned the critics of his son ahead of the new season. Following a disappointing two-year stint with the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson agreed to a contract buyout with the Western Conference side.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / August 28

Klay Thompson says Heat Culture is no vacation: ‘Very militaristic’

Klay Thompson didn’t come to Miami for the weather. Or the golf. Or, apparently, the piña coladas. The newly signed Heat guard sounds like he’s all-in on the famed Heat Culture already, telling ESPN West Palm Beach that the organization’s demanding approach was actually part of the attraction.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 28

Mychal Thompson Reveals Why He Believes Klay Thompson Won’t Join Lakers

Earlier this offseason, rumors began circulating that the Los Angeles Lakers could be in play for veteran wing Klay Thompson, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 27

Klay Thompson's father explains why he snubbed the Lakers

Following a disappointing tenure with the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson signed a two-year deal to join the Miami Heat.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 26

Draymond Green thinks Klay Thompson wanted to leave Warriors years before he did

Klay Thompson's recent signing with the Miami Heat has reignited discussions about the sharpshooter's place in NBA history.

Klay Thompson addresses giving up millions in salary to leave Mavericks

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

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.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / August 25

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.

Klay Thompson News / Yardbarker / August 25

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.

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Miami Heat 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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Klay Thompson gave up a huge amount of money in Mavericks buyout

Klay Thompson was really ready to move on from the Dallas Mavericks. The five-time NBA All-Star Thompson formally got bought out by the Mavericks earlier this week.

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

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21