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Miami Heat pursuing LeBron James and Klay Thompson in offseason moves

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:51 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Miami Heat pursuing LeBron James and Klay Thompson in offseason moves

Summary

The Miami Heat are actively trying to acquire LeBron James and Klay Thompson as part of their efforts to create a championship contender. Miami recently traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo and now sees James and Thompson as key targets. According to reports, Thompson's situation is fluid, with the possibility of a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, making him an appealing option for the Heat. The acquisition of both players would significantly enhance Miami's lineup, creating a strong roster to contend for the title.

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What We Know

•Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer.
•LeBron James remains a top target as a free agent.
•Klay Thompson may be available via a buyout by the Mavericks.
•Miami's proposed lineup would include Davion Mitchell, Bam Adebayo, Thompson, James, and Antetokounmpo.
•Miami has prioritized building a championship-contending team.

Latest Updates

9:51 AMYahoo Sports — Heat reportedly linked to $298M four-time NBA champion to possibly pair with LeBron James, Giannis

What they're saying

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The Miami Heat have been in full pursuit of LeBron James. It also seems like they are going to be aggressive to potentially make a deal for another four-time NBA champion.
— Yahoo Sports

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