Ira Winderman: Klay on playing off Giannis and Bam, "For myself, I'm going to get so many great looks. . . . It's almost limitless what we can do." Adds, "Coming into this building gives me a whole new jolt of energy."
More on Klay Thompson: Recent HoopsHype Rumors
Zachary Weinberger: Klay Thompson has touched down in Miami ahead of his intro presser tomorrow. “My joints just feel good being out here with this climate.”
#Heat — 8/25/2026 x.comZach Weinberger: Klay Thompson will have his introductory press conference with the Miami #Heat tomorrow at 3 p.m. EST. — 8/24/2026 x.com
Barry Jackson: Per source, Klay deal starts at $5.6 M... Player option of $5.88 M in year two. Heat has room to sign 2 players to minimum deals if it wants. — 8/24/2026 x.com
Anthony Chiang: Pat Riley on Klay
Thompson: “Klay is one of the most iconic players to ever suit up in the NBA. A four-time battle tested World Champion who will fit perfectly into his role as an all-around player at both ends of the court. We all talk about his shooting skill, but there is so much more he brings to the game. We are blessed that Klay chose the Heat in our quest to challenge for championships.” — 8/24/2026 x.com
Etienne Catalan: Klay Thompson (@KlayThompson) will wear No. 11 for the #Heat. Number last worn by Jaime Jaquez Jr. in 2026. #NBA — 8/24/2026 x.com
Ira Winderman: It is 5 p.m. Eastern. Klay Thompson has cleared waivers. Heat contract up next. (And, yes, teams could have claimed him at his full Mavericks salary because of available trade exceptions.) — 8/23/2026 x.com
Shams Charania: Thompson cleared waivers today and his agent Greg Lawrence finalized the two-year deal plus a player option for the four-time NBA champion to play in Miami. — 8/23/2026 x.com
Back in the summer of 2024, Thompson’s representatives had discussions with the Lakers about him winding up there. It would have made sense on several levels. Thompson has deep ties to Los Angeles. He spent much of his childhood in the city and still owns a home there. But one of the reasons Thompson chose the Mavericks over the Lakers was that he had concerns about Davis’ availability, a source with knowledge of his thinking said. — 8/22/2026 New York Times
Michael Scotto: Klay Thompson gave back roughly $9.8 million in his buyout agreement with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources told @hoopshype. As widely reported, Thompson now plans to join the Miami Heat once he clears waivers. — 8/22/2026 Twitter @MikeAScotto
Yossi Gozlan: Klay Thompson is free to sign with any of the other 29 teams, including those above an apron. The Mavericks were $2.2 million under the luxury tax line prior to this. Thompson’s minimum salary is $3.9 million, so he presumably gave back at least that much in his buyout. — 8/21/2026 x.com
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