Klay Thompson Forfeits Nearly $10 Million in Dallas Exit for Miami
Klay Thompson joins Miami on a two-year, $11.5 million deal after a Dallas buyout, giving the Heat another veteran 3-point threat.
- Following his release from the Dallas Mavericks, veteran guard Klay Thompson officially signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Miami Heat on Sunday after clearing waivers.
- Dallas bought out the final year of Thompson's contract on Friday, ending a disappointing two-year tenure after the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers derailed championship hopes.
- Heat president Pat Riley called Thompson "one of the most iconic players to ever suit up in the NBA," emphasizing his value as floor spacing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
- The contract includes a player option for year two and a 15 percent trade kicker, allowing Miami to remain below the hard cap while maintaining roster flexibility.
- Miami continues loading up for a deep playoff run following July's acquisition of Antetokounmpo, with Thompson joining ahead of the October 21 season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Thompson bolsters Heat, joins forces with Giannis
MIAMI (AP) — Klay Thompson has signed his deal with the Miami Heat, who waited patiently for weeks to see if they would get the chance to add the sharpshooter to their reworked roster.Thompson — who is No. 4 on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list — cleared waivers Sunday afternoon, Aug. 23, and wasted little time finalizing a two-year deal worth about $11.5 million. The second season of the deal is at Thompson's option.The deal makes sense i…
Klay Thompson joins Miami Heat
MIAMI — Klay Thompson has signed his deal with the Miami Heat, who waited patiently for weeks to see if they would get the chance to add the sharpshooter to their reworked roster. Thompson — who is No. 4 on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list — cleared waivers Sunday afternoon and wasted little time finalizing a two-year deal worth about $11.5 million. The second season of the deal is at Thompson's option. The deal makes sense in many ways f…
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Klay Thompson joins Heat, set to team up alongside newly acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo
MIAMI (AP) — Klay Thompson has signed his deal with the Miami Heat, who waited patiently for weeks to see if they would get the chance to add the sharpshooter to their reworked roster.
Report: Miami Heat Sign 2-Time All-NBA SF to Pair With Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s sharpshooting sidekick has arrived. On Sunday, two-time All-NBA wingman Klay Thompson agreed two-year, $11.5 million contract. The Miami Heat adds one of the greatest shooters in league history to the roster. According to The Athletic, Thompson officially agreed to his Heat contract on Sunday. “Klay Thompson cleared waivers Sunday and agreed to sign a […] The post Report: Miami Heat Sign 2-Time All-NBA SF to Pair With Gi…
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