Klay Thompson joins Miami Heat, aims for redemption in new season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Klay Thompson officially joined the Miami Heat on a two-year deal, addressing the media at his introductory press conference on August 25, 2026. He expressed determination to compete for a championship, reflecting on his career and desire to prove himself after spending the previous two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson, who wore No. 11 for the Heat, noted the significant changes in the team, especially after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Miami finished 10th in the Eastern Conference last season and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2017, but Thompson's addition could enhance their playoff aspirations this season, which officially begins in October.
- •Thompson aims for a resurgence in his 15th NBA season.
- •He averaged 11.7 points and 2.1 rebounds over 69 games last season.
- •Miami finished 43-39 and missed the playoffs last year.
- •The Heat have signed key players, including Tim Hardaway Jr.
- •Thompson wore No. 11 during his introduction to the Heat.
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson says a ‘redemption season’ awaits as he is introduced as newest member of Heat
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson points to 'redemption season' in Miami
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson makes ‘redemption’ statement amid Heat introduction
"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 ...
"Klay Thompson signed a two-year deal with the Heat in free agency, making a clear statement about his goals going into next season.
""The opportunity to win again at a very high level was so attractive to me."
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:52 AMKlay Thompson says a ‘redemption season’ awaits as he is introduced as newest member of Heat
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 ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 12:12 AMKlay Thompson points to 'redemption season' in Miami
"The opportunity to win again at a very high level was so attractive to me."
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:07 PMKlay Thompson makes ‘redemption’ statement amid Heat introduction
Klay Thompson signed a two-year deal with the Heat in free agency, making a clear statement about his goals going into next season.
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