Miami Heat pursue roster additions following Klay Thompson signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

The Miami Heat are exploring options to fill their final roster spots after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Following their significant trade, the Heat are eyeing free agent Gabe Vincent and former Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards among other potentials. Vincent, previously with the Heat, had a less impactful stint with the Lakers. The team has the flexibility to sign either one or two players as they approach the season opener, needing to reach a roster of 14 or 15 players.
- •Miami Heat aim to finalize their roster ahead of the season.
- •Gabe Vincent is a top candidate for a return to the Heat.
- •Nick Richards is also being considered as a roster addition.
- •The Heat previously traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, gutting their roster.
- •The team can begin the season with 14 players instead of 15.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Heat consider former LeBron James teammate for final roster spot after Klay Thompson signing
"As the Miami Heat build their new roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, they have their eyes on certain players to fill their final roster spot. The Heat made a massive trade to land Antetokounmpo that effectively gutted a large portion of their roster.
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