Miami Heat pursue Klay Thompson in potential three-team trade deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

The Miami Heat are involved in trade discussions to acquire Klay Thompson, a four-time NBA champion, in a proposed three-team deal. The trade would send Bennedict Mathurin to the Dallas Mavericks and Nikola Jovic to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Miami Heat began the offseason by acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo and are looking to bolster their shooting depth. Thompson remains highly sought after in the market as a veteran presence. Interest in Thompson also exists from other teams, including the Los Angeles Clippers.
- •Miami Heat could acquire Klay Thompson in a three-team trade.
- •Bennedict Mathurin would join the Mavericks in the deal.
- •Nikola Jovic and draft picks would go to the Clippers.
- •Thompson is regarded as one of the best shooters in NBA history.
- •Miami has already made significant off-season moves, including acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Heat predicted to trade for $298M generational shooter, 4-time NBA champion in 3-team mega deal
"The Miami Heat have been linked to a four-time NBA champion. In this potential trade, they land the future Hall of Famer to bolster the roster.
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