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Miami Heat adds Klay Thompson, targets Nick Richards as next signing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:50 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Miami Heat adds Klay Thompson, targets Nick Richards as next signing

Summary

The Miami Heat have signed Klay Thompson to a two-year, $11.5 million contract, marking a significant addition this offseason. This move provides the team with flexibility to pursue additional players, including Nick Richards as a potential backup big man. Richards recently worked out with the Heat and could join the roster before training camp. Other unidentified centers are also being monitored as the Heat look to finalize their roster ahead of the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Klay Thompson signs with Miami Heat for two years at $11.5 million.
•Nick Richards is a likely target for the Heat as a backup big man.
•Richards is currently working out in Miami and weighing his options.
•The Heat has three open roster spots ahead of training camp.
•Other centers are being considered before the August 29 player waiver deadline.

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12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Miami Heat ‘Likely’ to Sign 6’11” Explosive Big Man After Landing Klay Thompson

What they're saying

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The Miami Heat is still celebrating the arrival of Klay Thompson, who signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the franchise late last week, marking the team’s second-biggest addition this offseason. Thompson also made a bit of a financial sacrifice, doing so with one vision in mind. “I would say just the opportunity to play […] The post Report: Miami Heat ‘Likely’ to Sign 6’11” Explosive Big Man After Landing Klay Thompson appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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