Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan sign with Miami and Denver respectively
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:07 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Klay Thompson has signed with the Miami Heat following his buyout from the Dallas Mavericks. DeMar DeRozan also finalized his agreement to join the Denver Nuggets shortly after. With these moves, significant free agency names have dwindled, with only a few top players remaining on the market. Jalen Duren, Jonathan Kuminga, and others are still available, and teams are eyeing them ahead of training camp next month. The Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Clippers are among the teams involved in negotiations for these key players.
- •Thompson joins the Miami Heat after a buyout from the Mavericks.
- •DeRozan signs with the Denver Nuggets, reducing competition for his contract.
- •Jalen Duren and Jonathan Kuminga remain top free agents as teams prepare for training camp.
- •Negotiations for Duren are reportedly contentious between him and the Pistons.
- •The Clippers hope to retain Bennedict Mathurin while exploring options for the remaining free agents.
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Every Major NBA Free Agent Left After DeMar DeRozan Signs
"Friday’s NBA moves saw two of the biggest available names removed from the market to reach closer to the end of free agency. Many teams were interested in Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan as two respected veterans. Thompson finally received his buy out from the Dallas Mavericks and instantly signed with the Miami Heat. Meanwhile, […] The post Every Major NBA Free Agent Left After DeMar DeRozan Signs appeared first on HEAVY.
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