Klay Thompson signs with Miami Heat amid ongoing roster concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Klay Thompson has signed a two-year, $11.5 million deal with the Miami Heat after being bought out by the Dallas Mavericks. While Thompson is one of the league's top three-point shooters, analysts question whether his addition will significantly address the Heat's spacing issues, particularly with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in the frontcourt. The team hopes Thompson will compete for the starting shooting guard position, but his recent performance raises concerns about his overall impact. Sources indicate that Miami still needs to improve its shooting dynamics for playoff success.
- •Thompson signed a two-year, $11.5 million deal with Miami Heat.
- •He aims to compete for the starting shooting guard position.
- •Analysts question if Thompson can significantly improve spacing.
- •Thompson was a 55th percentile defender last season.
- •Heat's shooting issues persist, despite the addition of Thompson.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson won’t solve the Heat’s biggest problem
"The Heat's Klay Thompson signing is overrated, and Miami still has real problems
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