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 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.
- •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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