Heat structure contract for Klay Thompson at $13 million over two years

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:59 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Heat structure contract for Klay Thompson at $13 million over two years
Summary

The Miami Heat plan to use part of their mid-level exception to sign Klay Thompson to a two-year deal worth $13 million. The contract could begin at approximately $6.3 million in the upcoming season, leaving the Heat with $4.3 million of cap space remaining. This maneuver allows Miami the flexibility to acquire another veteran player. Details about the timeframe and potential candidates for addition have not been disclosed.

Source Links
Key Details
  • Miami Heat will sign Klay Thompson using mid-level exception.
  • Two-year contract worth $13 million could start at $6.3 million.
  • Heat remains $4.3 million below the hard cap.
  • They have space to sign one more veteran player.
Latest Updates
  • 10:59 PMYahoo SportsTwo years, $13 million could start as low as $6.3 …
What they're saying
"

Two years, $13 million could start as low as $6.3 …

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days