Miami Heat expected to sign Klay Thompson after Mavericks buyout
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Miami Heat are set to sign Klay Thompson, who agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks and will clear waivers. According to reports, Thompson is anticipated to join Miami’s roster, which includes Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. The team is currently assessing their starting lineup, particularly whether to feature Thompson or Tim Hardaway Jr. in the starting two-guard position. This addition addresses a critical need for outside shooting, enhancing the team's spacing and offensive capabilities.
- •Klay Thompson expected to sign with Miami Heat after Mavericks buyout.
- •Thompson will join stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
- •Miami evaluates starting lineup options for upcoming season.
- •Thompson's shooting ability aims to improve offensive spacing.
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson answers Heat shooting need, but many other questions/options remain
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — New-Look Miami Heat After Adding Klay Thompson: Potential Starting Lineup, Updated Depth Chart
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Projecting the 2026 Miami Heat starting lineup after Klay Thompson signing
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Heat roster and starting lineup with expected Klay Thompson signing
"MIAMI — With the signing of Klay Thompson, the Miami Heat added a player who sets up as a final component of Erik Spoelstra’s 2026-27 rotation. But that doesn’t mean the work is necessarily done — with plenty to consider before the Sept. 29 start of training camp, the Oct. 3 start of the Heat’s preseason or the Oct. 21 start of their regular season. In Thompson, the Heat add both a needed ...
"The Miami Heat are expected to sign Klay Thompson following a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, and we broke down their updated roster and lineup.
"The Miami Heat's potential starting lineup and updated roster depth chart after landing Klay Thompson in 2026 free agency.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:06 PMKlay Thompson answers Heat shooting need, but many other questions/options remain
MIAMI — With the signing of Klay Thompson, the Miami Heat added a player who sets up as a final component of Erik Spoelstra’s 2026-27 rotation. But that doesn’t mean the work is necessarily done — with plenty to consider before the Sept. 29 start of training camp, the Oct. 3 start of the Heat’s preseason or the Oct. 21 start of their regular season. In Thompson, the Heat add both a needed ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 1:35 AMNew-Look Miami Heat After Adding Klay Thompson: Potential Starting Lineup, Updated Depth Chart
The Miami Heat's potential starting lineup and updated roster depth chart after landing Klay Thompson in 2026 free agency.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 7:41 PMProjecting the 2026 Miami Heat starting lineup after Klay Thompson signing
The Heat are gaining another former NBA champion before the 2026-27 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 7:29 PMMiami Heat roster and starting lineup with expected Klay Thompson signing
The Miami Heat are expected to sign Klay Thompson following a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, and we broke down their updated roster and lineup.
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