Heat pursue Nick Richards after signing Klay Thompson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Miami Heat are targeting veteran center Nick Richards to fill their final roster spot after securing Klay Thompson. The team had a productive offseason, starting with a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo but faced challenges during free agency. Richards, an athletic rim protector, could provide essential backup for Bam Adebayo. While mutual interest exists, the Heat have not yet made an offer to Richards, who has a career earnings of $19 million. Strengthening their frontcourt is key for Miami as they aim to improve after last season's playoff absence.
- •Miami signed Klay Thompson following a buyout from Dallas.
- •The Heat have one open roster spot remaining.
- •Nick Richards is under consideration for that spot.
- •Richards has been training with Heat players recently.
- •Last season, Miami missed the playoffs.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Heat reportedly targeting $19M elite rim protector after agreeing to a deal with Klay Thompson
"The Miami Heat are looking to fill one of the last spots on the rotation. They are interested in adding a veteran big man.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Aug 22, 2026, 5:40 PMBronny James Sends Blunt Message on LeBron Leaving Lakers for 76ers- NBA•Aug 22, 2026, 4:15 PMKlay Thompson’s 2024 Lakers snub for Mavericks tied to key concern over Anthony Davis
NBA•Aug 22, 2026, 4:00 PMLeBron James' greatest games with the Lakers: Big return to Cleveland
NBA•Aug 22, 2026, 3:55 PM7-time NBA All-Star thinks Mavericks' Klay Thompson decision could pay off big for Heat- NBA•Aug 22, 2026, 3:26 PMKlay Thompson Will Sign With Heat After Buyout Agreement With Mavericks
NBA•Aug 22, 2026, 2:08 PMReport: Klay Thompson plans to join Heat after buyout with Mavericks