Miami Heat prioritize Klay Thompson amidst DeMar DeRozan interest
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
As of August 20, 2026, the Miami Heat continue to navigate their options in the DeMar DeRozan sweepstakes following his release by the Sacramento Kings. While DeRozan is attracting attention, including from the Washington Wizards, the Heat are focusing on signing Klay Thompson, preserving exception money for a potential buyout. This strategy may hinder their ability to pursue DeRozan, who seeks above the veteran minimum contract. Though the Heat have maintained interest in DeRozan for years, the ongoing situation with Thompson may complicate matters. Both DeRozan and the Heat could benefit from patience as the offseason progresses.
- •DeMar DeRozan was waived by the Sacramento Kings in early July.
- •Miami Heat have prioritized Klay Thompson, impacting their DeRozan pursuit.
- •Washington Wizards may offer DeRozan a more lucrative deal.
- •DeRozan seeks above a veteran minimum contract.
- •The Heat are operating under a hard cap, limiting their options.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan turned down Heat after starting role was handed to Klay Thompson
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Miami Heat Learn Why DeMar DeRozan Chose Nuggets Over Them
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Miami Heat Make Major DeMar DeRozan Decision Amid Klay Pursuit
"Miami Heat fans continue to wonder where their team stands in the DeMar DeRozan sweepstakes. DeRozan, 37, has been a frequently mentioned name since he was waived by the Sacramento Kings in early July. The Heat was immediately named as a strong suitor for DeRozan, but there has been little movement on that front. According to Miami […] The post Report: Miami Heat Make Major DeMar DeRozan Decision Amid Klay Pursuit appeared first on HEAVY.
"For weeks, the Miami Heat was linked to veteran stars DeMar DeRozan and Klay Thompson. On the same day, both former All-Star found new homes. Thompson reached a buyout agreement with Dallas Mavericks and immediately intended to sign a contract with the Miami Heat. Shortly after the news broke, it was announced that DeRozan, who was […] The post Report: Miami Heat Learn Why DeMar DeRozan Chose Nuggets Over Them appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Miami Heat were linked to DeMar DeRozan and Klay Thompson all summer, but only one signed with them. DeRozan has been reported to not join Miami for the simple fact that they were going to let Thompson start out games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 3:36 PMNuggets' DeMar DeRozan turned down Heat after starting role was handed to Klay Thompson
The Miami Heat were linked to DeMar DeRozan and Klay Thompson all summer, but only one signed with them. DeRozan has been reported to not join Miami for the simple fact that they were going to let Thompson start out games.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:24 PMReport: Miami Heat Learn Why DeMar DeRozan Chose Nuggets Over Them
For weeks, the Miami Heat was linked to veteran stars DeMar DeRozan and Klay Thompson. On the same day, both former All-Star found new homes. Thompson reached a buyout agreement with Dallas Mavericks and immediately intended to sign a contract with the Miami Heat. Shortly after the news broke, it was announced that DeRozan, who was […] The post Report: Miami Heat Learn Why DeMar DeRozan Chose Nuggets Over Them appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 2:35 AMReport: Miami Heat Make Major DeMar DeRozan Decision Amid Klay Pursuit
Miami Heat fans continue to wonder where their team stands in the DeMar DeRozan sweepstakes. DeRozan, 37, has been a frequently mentioned name since he was waived by the Sacramento Kings in early July. The Heat was immediately named as a strong suitor for DeRozan, but there has been little movement on that front. According to Miami […] The post Report: Miami Heat Make Major DeMar DeRozan Decision Amid Klay Pursuit appeared first on HEAVY.
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