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Klay Thompson joins Heat, eyes redemption after Mavericks stint

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:25 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Klay Thompson joins Heat, eyes redemption after Mavericks stint

Summary

Klay Thompson was introduced as a Miami Heat player, wearing jersey No. 11. He expressed excitement for the chance to compete at a high level and pursue a deep postseason run. Thompson signed a two-year deal with Miami after a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, where he had a reduced role last season. His scoring has declined in recent years, and his position within the Miami lineup is still being determined, possibly alternating between starting and coming off the bench alongside Tim Hardaway Jr. Miami recently acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo in a significant trade, further shaping their roster for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Thompson's introductory press conference took place on August 25, 2026.
•He aims for a 'redemption season' at age 36.
•Thompson averaged his career-low 11.7 points last season with Dallas.
•Miami also acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo in a recent trade.
•Thompson signed a two-year, $11.48 million deal.

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8:29 PMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson says a ‘redemption season’ awaits as he is introduced as newest member of Heat
8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson, 36, on joining the Heat: 'a redemption season'

What they're saying

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MIAMI — Klay Thompson wasn’t going to allow numbers to get in the way, not when the opportunity was there to join Giannis Antetokounmpo as part of this latest Miami Heat rebuild. So salary was sacrificed. And, at 36, he said Tuesday he arrived to Kaseya Center rejuvenated. In the wake of a whirlwind that saw the four-time champion give back nearly $10 million in salary in order to gain a ...
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