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Miami Heat sign Klay Thompson ahead of training camp preparations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Miami Heat sign Klay Thompson ahead of training camp preparations

Summary

Klay Thompson has joined the Miami Heat as they finalize their roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season. His addition addresses the team's need for 3-point shooting and experience but raises questions regarding the starting shooting guard position. Other candidates include Pelle Larsson and Tim Hardaway Jr. As training camp approaches on September 29, the Heat still need to fill their roster to meet NBA requirements, with potential additions in play to complement their frontcourt rotation. The team is also considering additional players for tryouts and G League assignments soon.

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By the Numbers

•Thompson signed with Miami, enhancing their 3-point shooting.
•Training camp starts on September 29, preseason on October 3.
•Heat currently have 13 players under standard contracts.
•Other potential roster additions include Nikola Jovic and Nick Richards.
•Thompson, at 37, has previously started in just 14 of 69 games last season.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson answers Heat shooting need, but many other questions/options remain

What they're saying

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MIAMI — With the signing of Klay Thompson, the Miami Heat added a player who sets up as a final component of Erik Spoelstra’s 2026-27 rotation. But that doesn’t mean the work is necessarily done — with plenty to consider before the Sept. 29 start of training camp, the Oct. 3 start of the Heat’s preseason or the Oct. 21 start of their regular season. In Thompson, the Heat add both a needed ...
— Yahoo Sports

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