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Heat consider Thompson, Beal, DeRozan to bolster roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Heat consider Thompson, Beal, DeRozan to bolster roster

Summary

The Miami Heat are evaluating potential additions to their roster, focusing on Klay Thompson, Bradley Beal, and DeMar DeRozan. The decision may hinge on LeBron James' future and its impact on the Heat's cap space and available roster spots. Thompson's contract with the Mavericks and Beal's recent opt-out from the Clippers complicate the evaluation. Ira Winderman suggests that Thompson could be the preferred choice for the Heat if financial factors align.

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•Heat assess Thompson, Beal, and DeRozan as potential roster additions
•LeBron James' decision affects the Heat's cap space
•Thompson has a $17.5 million deal with the Mavericks
•Beal opted out of a $5.6 million option with the Clippers
•Ira Winderman prefers Thompson over Beal and DeRozan if conditions allow

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — ASK IRA: Who best to fill out Heat rotation: Thompson? Beal? DeRozan?

What they're saying

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Q: Ira, who would be your choice to add among Klay Thompson, Bradley Beal and DeMar DeRozan? – Sandy. A: First, much of that depends on what LeBron James decides, since that would have an impact on both the Heat’s remaining cap space and the number of potential roster spots available. (If Bronny James were to be part of a LeBron package deal, which is not necessarily the case, that could leave ...
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Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 10:05 AM
ASK IRA: Who best to fill out Heat rotation: Thompson? Beal? DeRozan?
Q: Ira, who would be your choice to add among Klay Thompson, Bradley Beal and DeMar DeRozan? – Sandy. A: First, much of that depends on what LeBron James decides, since that would have an impact on both the Heat’s remaining cap space and the number of potential roster spots available. (If Bronny James were to be part of a LeBron package deal, which is not necessarily the case, that could leave ...

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