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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 24
How Klay Thompson’s sacrifice will help Heat build roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo
When Klay Thompson was bought out of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks and became a free agent, it seemed inevitable that he would be heading to South Beach to join the Miami Heat.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 24
Heat icon Dwyane Wade hits Bam Adebayo with middle finger emoji after getting roasted for shaving beard
Not everyone was high on Dwyane Wade shaving his beard, including Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, who roasted the franchise icon. On Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026,
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.
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 'NBA Playoffs scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in NBA postseason history can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 / 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 / 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.
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.
DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / August 12
DeMar DeRozan's next team is obvious, but there's a holdup
Why mutual interest hasn't yet led to a deal for DeRozan.
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