Heat pursue Klay Thompson as potential trade target this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:37 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Miami Heat are actively seeking to enhance their roster by pursuing veteran shooter Klay Thompson. Following a disappointing season that saw them miss the playoffs, the Heat are reportedly interested in Thompson, a four-time NBA champion, who hinted at wanting to join a competitive team. A Miami sports radio personality suggested that Thompson's recent comments signal his desire to play for the Heat, emphasizing the franchise's need for a shooter to complement Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Thompson has expressed a strong motivation to return to form after a challenging season, making him a key target for Miami this offseason.
- •Miami Heat missed the playoffs last season and seek improvements.
- •Klay Thompson hints he wants to join a team competing for a championship.
- •Thompson may target Miami, prompting discussions around a potential trade.
- •Franchise looks to enhance shooting to better support its key players.
- •Thompson has made $298 million in his NBA career, adding urgency to his comeback.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Heat 'desperate' to sign $298M generational shooter, ex-Warriors future Hall of Famer, 5x All-Star
- 6:37 AMYahoo Sports — Heat sent 'bat signal' to trade for $298M generational shooter, ex-Warriors 4x NBA champion
"The Miami Heat are still looking to add this offseason. A Miami sports radio personality believes a future Hall of Famer is sending hints that he wants to join them.
"The Miami Heat have had a disappointing offseason. It turns out they are desperately wanting a big time name this summer to add alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:40 PMHeat 'desperate' to sign $298M generational shooter, ex-Warriors future Hall of Famer, 5x All-Star
The Miami Heat have had a disappointing offseason. It turns out they are desperately wanting a big time name this summer to add alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 6:37 AMHeat sent 'bat signal' to trade for $298M generational shooter, ex-Warriors 4x NBA champion
The Miami Heat are still looking to add this offseason. A Miami sports radio personality believes a future Hall of Famer is sending hints that he wants to join them.
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