Klay Thompson scores zero points in preseason debut with Miami Heat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:37 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Klay Thompson's first game with the Miami Heat against the Toronto Raptors ended with no points scored on October 4, 2026. Thompson played 13 minutes and finished the game with two rebounds and no assists, missing both shot attempts. His performance drew a mix of reactions from fans, with concerns about his form following a disappointing tenure after leaving the Warriors in 2024. Despite the criticism, it remains early in the preseason, and there is time for Thompson to find his rhythm on the court.
- •Thompson played 13 minutes in the preseason game.
- •He recorded two rebounds and missed both shot attempts.
- •The game against the Raptors took place on October 4, 2026.
- •Thompson was the only starter without points or assists.
- •Fans reacted with mixed feelings, from frustration to calls for patience.
- 6:37 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Major cringe…’ NBA fans have lots to say after Klay Thompson’s 0-point preseason Miami Heat debut
"Klay Thompson’s first game with the Miami Heat did not go the way fans in South Beach would have hoped. While Thompson and most of the starters only played 13 minutes in their first preseason game against the Toronto Raptors, the former NBA champion’s performance became a huge talking point.
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