Miami Heat pursue DeMar DeRozan after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 5:37 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Miami Heat are looking to sign veteran guard DeMar DeRozan after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. DeRozan, recently waived by the Sacramento Kings, is a target for several teams but has previously been linked to Miami. Adding DeRozan would provide the Heat with additional scoring alongside Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Reports indicate that Miami is also interested in acquiring Klay Thompson, potentially enhancing their roster further for the upcoming season.
- •Miami seeks to add DeMar DeRozan as a major signing
- •Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer
- •DeRozan was waived by the Sacramento Kings
- •The Heat have also shown interest in Klay Thompson
- •Acquiring DeRozan could create an elite trio with Adebayo
- 6:36 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors predicted to miss out on LeBron James, sign $305M Future Hall of Famer, 6-time All-Star
- 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Heat predicted to sign $305M Future Hall of Famer, 6X All-Star to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo
"The Golden State Warriors have been in the running for LeBron James since the beginning of free agency. if they are unable to land James, they have a Hall of Fame option in their back pocket.
"The Miami Heat are looking to add a veteran wing option. In this potential deal they bring in a very dependable veteran.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 6:36 AMWarriors predicted to miss out on LeBron James, sign $305M Future Hall of Famer, 6-time All-Star
The Golden State Warriors have been in the running for LeBron James since the beginning of free agency. if they are unable to land James, they have a Hall of Fame option in their back pocket.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 5:37 AMHeat predicted to sign $305M Future Hall of Famer, 6X All-Star to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Miami Heat are looking to add a veteran wing option. In this potential deal they bring in a very dependable veteran.
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