Bobby Portis and Klay Thompson bond as teammates with Miami Heat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Bobby Portis and Klay Thompson have developed a close friendship since joining the Miami Heat. Previously rivals, they often exchanged words on the court but have found camaraderie off it. Portis expressed that he gets along well with Thompson, along with teammates Bam Adebayo and others. The Heat look to improve their chemistry as they prepare for a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Cup, having recently won five of their last seven games after a rough start.
- •Bobby Portis and Klay Thompson now teammates on Miami Heat.
- •Both players had a history of on-court tensions.
- •Portis has formed friendships with several teammates, including Adebayo.
- •The Heat are 5-2 in their last seven games.
- •Next game scheduled against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Cup.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He used to talk crazy’: Bobby Portis says his relationship with Klay Thompson has totally changed
"Bobby Portis and Klay Thompson were rivals for a long time before joining forces with the Miami Heat. Portis played for the Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks, while Thompson donned the colours of the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks.
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