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Klay Thompson clears waivers, set to join Miami Heat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:24 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Klay Thompson clears waivers, set to join Miami Heat
Summary

Klay Thompson has cleared waivers as of 5 p.m. Eastern on August 23, 2026. The Miami Heat are expected to offer him a contract, following his previous tenure with the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson was available to be claimed at his full Mavericks salary due to eligible trade exceptions. His next steps involve finalizing a deal with the Heat.

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  • •Klay Thompson cleared waivers on August 23, 2026.
  • •Miami Heat are likely to offer him a contract.
  • •He was available for claims at full Mavericks salary.
  • •Trade exceptions allowed claims on his contract.
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  • 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — It is 5 p.m. Eastern. Klay Thompson has cleared …
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