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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has compared Giannis Antetokounmpo’s playmaking ability to that of Magic Johnson, praising the Greek forward’s passing following his latest performance. Spoelstra said that watching Antetokounmpo throughout the week in practice gave him a better understanding of how effectively he can create scoring opportunities for teammates. “He makes great plays. […] The post Heat coach compares Giannis Antetokounmpo to Magic Johnson appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Boca Raton, FL – With the Miami Heat sporting a new-look team heading into the season, there’s no denying that the main attractions in acquisitions in the offseason were stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson. As the Heat look to build chemistry with their new stars, one under-the-radar signing is veteran center Nick Richards. After […] The post Exclusive: Nick Richards wants to achieve this career-first with Heat, Giannis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Heat Nikola Jovic received his money from the Heat. By his own admission, he didn’t handle what came next particularly well. Jovic told Miami radio host Brendan Tobin that he became complacent after signing a four-year, $62 million extension before last season, when his production subsequently declined. “I wouldn’t say I was the smartest guy […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Klay Thompson, Knicks, James Wiseman, Nets, Keon Ellis appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Boca Raton, FL – As the Miami Heat are going through the process of acclimating star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the team, the same goes for Klay Thompson, as the two went through their first training camp with the franchise this past week. With the Heat’s newest three-point specialist being Thompson, he would shout out rookie […] The post Klay Thompson shouts out Heat rookie after beating him in 3-point drill appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Erik Spoelstra says Bam Adebayo’s league-wide reputation helped convince Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson, and others to choose Miami.

Boca Raton, FL – As the Miami Heat are starting a new era led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, another star added to the team in the offseason came in the form of four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson. With Thompson going through his first Heat training camp at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) this week, he also reunites […] The post Exclusive: Andrew Wiggins talks new-look Heat with Giannis, reuniting with Klay Thompson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson offered an honest assessment of his first training camp practice with his new team in comments to reporters Tuesday.

Speaking at Monday’s media day, Giannis Antetokounmpo said he’s “in a very, very good place” as he prepares for his first season with the Heat, according to Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (subscription required). He admitted that it’s “still weird” adjusting to a new setting after spending 13 years in Milwaukee, […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat entering an exciting era with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the team along with Bam Adebayo, now’s the time for fans to theorize what the starting lineup will look like once the opener rolls around on Oct. 21. As the Heat also added three-point shooting specialist Klay Thompson, Antetokounmpo would throw […] The post Why Giannis ‘might be the mismatch’ in this Heat lineup he and Bam Adebayo love appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has a lot of excitement about getting to play alongside Klay Thompson as teammates going into the Miami Heat’s 2026-27 campaign. Antetokounmpo starts a new chapter of his career with the Heat following 13 years with the Milwaukee Bucks. Having won the 2021 championship with the franchise, both parties moved on in the […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals what excites him most about playing with Klay Thompson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Klay Thompson could have an advantage in the competition for the Miami Heat’s final starting position because of his proven three-point shooting, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Thompson joined Miami after reaching a buyout agreement with the Dallas Mavericks during the offseason. The veteran guard brings significantly more long-range experience than anyone […] The post Klay Thompson favored for Heat starting role appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Klay Thompson’s outside shooting may give him the edge in the battle for the Heat’s final starting spot, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Thompson, who signed with Miami after agreeing to a buyout with Dallas this summer, is by far the most accomplished long-distance shooter on the roster, ranking […]

Raptors Raptors forward RJ Barrett was happy to see his former Knicks teammates win an NBA championship last season. That doesn’t mean watching the celebration was entirely painless. Barrett admitted he felt “a little salty” while watching the organization that traded him during the 2023-24 season capture the title. “If anybody else were to win […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Heat, Klay Thompson, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, and Davion Mitchell projected to fill four spots in the Heat’s starting lineup, the shooting guard position may be the only one up for grabs during training camp and the preseason. Discussing that final starting spot, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald identifies Klay Thompson as the “clear” […]

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to sign Dwight Powell to a training camp deal, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Powell, who joined the team in a minicamp last week, has been with the Mavs since 2014. Powell averaged 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds last season. The Mavs currently have 15 standard NBA contracts after buying out Klay Thompson.

The Heat and guard Pelle Larsson have reached agreement on a four-year, $60 million extension his agents told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Something curious is happening with the Lakers.  They’re the second-winningest franchise in the NBA with 17 championships. They have a top-four player in the league in Luka Dončić. They’re located in one of the premier cities in the league in Los Angeles.  But a curious pattern has repeated itself this offseason.  Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson...

Donovan Mitchell makes his feelings known about Klay Thompson, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat.

Fans were aghast when ESPN did not include the Miami Heat among the top contenders in the Eastern Conference despite adding Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason. Aside from Antetokounmpo, the Heat also retooled their core with Bobby Portis, Klay Thompson, and Tim Hardaway Jr., joining Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson. On […] The post Gilbert Arenas rants about Heat being No. 1 seed, Bam Adebayo vs. Khris Middleton appeared first on ClutchPoints.