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The Heat's Klay Thompson signing is overrated, and Miami still has real problems

Several EuroLeague teams had interest in Simone Fontecchio this summer, but his priority was to continue his NBA career, relays Alessandro Maggi of Sportando. The Heat gave him that opportunity by offering a one-year, minimum-salary contract early in free agency. Although he might have been able to land a more lucrative deal overseas, Fontecchio tells […]

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. They will imbibe the no-nonsense culture of the Heat, which has helped the team sustain its success. At […] The post Max Strus’ ‘holy s**t’ Bam Adebayo revelation makes Tyler Herro fight even crazier appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday's game between the Fever and Sky after a verbal altercation with Chicago's Natasha Cloud.

Grizzlies Jerami Grant arrived in Memphis as part of the trade that sent Ja Morant to Portland. Now the Grizzlies have to determine exactly where he fits. Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal examined that question, particularly with No. 3 overall pick Cameron Boozer expected to command significant minutes at power forward. Grant has […] The post NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Jerami Grant, Heat, Klay Thompson, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 23: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat after the game at Fiserv Forum on February 23, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s easy to forget in the hubbub that’s happened since,...

Heat The Heat underwent a significant makeover this offseason, but longtime Miami reporter Ethan Skolnick believes the transition may be smoother than it appears. Writing for Sports Illustrated, Skolnick suggested Miami could get off to a fast start despite adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson, Bobby Portis Jr. and others to a roster that lost several […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Clippers, Blazers, Damian Lillard appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Two-way contracts allow NBA teams to carry three extra players in addition to the 15 on their regular season roster. These players generally bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League, but remain under team control and can’t be poached by rival franchises. Players on two-way deals will earn $678,882 in 2026/27, half […]

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. Richards has been seen practicing in Heat gear at the Kaseya Arena this summer. Joining Bam Adebayo and All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat added Thompson to their core. As […] The post Heat rumors: The next potential signing after Klay Thompson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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In his buyout agreement with the Mavericks, veteran wing Klay Thompson gave back approximately $9.8MM of his $17.5MM salary for 2026/27, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Thompson will make back some of that money in his new deal with the Heat, which will reportedly pay him about $13MM over the next […]

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 06: Anthony Davis #3 and Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks laugh during a timeout in the second quarter against the Boston Celticsat the TD Garden on February 06, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images Earlier this week,...

Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, sources told ESPN on Friday.

Klay Thompson was owed $17 million during the 2026-27 NBA season.

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. CBS Sports analyst John Gonzalez isn’t among those who […] The post Does Klay Thompson really move the needle for the Heat? appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Lakers The Timberwolves are a team to watch for Jonathan Kuminga, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, while the Lakers also remain in the picture. Windhorst said Los Angeles still has a potential path to a sign-and-trade built around Jaden Hardy. “There’s still a window there for the Lakers to do a Kuminga sign-and-trade using Jaden […] The post NBA Rumors: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Heat, Nick Richards, Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a contract buyout. Thompson will become a free agent once he clears waivers. Thompson joined the Mavericks during the 2024 offseason on a three-year, $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors. With the Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers to 2025 and subsequent injuries to Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, the team quickly went from a Finals contender to a rebuilding one around Thompson. Thompson was on a...

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