Miami Heat

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague believes the Miami Heat could become the team to beat in the Eastern Conference if they add another championship-winning guard to their revamped roster. Following Miami’s signing of Klay Thompson to a two-year, $13 million contract after the veteran received a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks last Friday, Teague warned […] The post Jeff Teague sends Jrue Holiday warning to Knicks, 76ers after Heat’s Klay Thompson signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat dramatically reshaped their championship outlook during a blockbuster offseason, but ESPN’s NBA experts apparently remain unconvinced. In ESPN’s latest predictions for the 2026-27 season, a collective of insiders ranked six teams as the most likely to win the Eastern Conference finals. Miami did not receive enough support to appear on the list […] The post Heat totally stiffed by ESPN experts in Eastern Conference title predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly reportedly has a "strong relationship" with new controlling owner Marc Stad, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Connelly is entering the final year of his contract. Connelly was pursued by the Mavs for their president of basketball operations vacancy last spring. Stad become the new majority owner of the Wolves last week at a $4.5 billion valuation. Stein adds that the league may take until January to formally appr...

The Miami Heat are reportedly interested in Nick Richards, Gabe Vincent, and Keshad Johnson, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Heat currently have 13 players on the roster. With Klay Thompson signing a two-year, $11.5 million deal, the Heat are now $5.2 million under the first apron and could sign two players on veteran minimum contracts. Richards averaged 5.8 points and 5.1 rebounds last season for the Bulls and Suns.

Klay Thompson defended his Warriors legacy on Instagram after signing with the Heat, calling out critics who questioned his championship resume.

Klay Thompson officially agreed to a two-year deal to join Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat after clearing waivers on Sunday.

The Pistons finished last season as the top seed in the Eastern Conference and their franchise player, Cade Cunningham, is taking extra steps aimed at keeping his club among the league’s elite. Cunningham is leading a players-run minicamp in San Diego this week, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin tweets. Detroit didn’t make a blockbuster deal this offseason, […]

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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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.