Miami Heat pursue Klay Thompson trade amid Bradley Beal decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Miami Heat are actively targeting Klay Thompson after failing to acquire Bradley Beal, who re-signed with the LA Clippers. While Thompson remains with the Dallas Mavericks, they are reportedly not interested in a buyout and prefer to seek value from his expiring contract. The Heat are unwilling to give up Nikola Jović in trade discussions, leaving the potential deal in limbo. The future of the trade will depend on whether the Mavericks can leverage Thompson's contract for assets or if circumstances prompt a buyout.
- •Miami Heat missed on Bradley Beal, who returned to LA Clippers.
- •Team is now focused on acquiring Klay Thompson from Dallas Mavericks.
- •Mavericks unwilling to buy out Thompson, looking for trade value.
- •Heat do not want to trade Nikola Jović to finalize a deal.
- •Thompson's status remains uncertain amid trade discussions.
- 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — Heat get brutal ex-Warriors champion Klay Thompson trade update after missing on Bradley Beal
"The Miami Heat have been really active in trying to get Klay Thompson. However, that possibility is not looking great at the moment.
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