Warriors react as Thompson, Wiggins, Giannis team up in Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:39 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Klay Thompson has signed a two-year deal with the Miami Heat after completing a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks. This development follows years of pursuit by the Golden State Warriors to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, leaving the team with former champions Thompson, Wiggins, and Antetokounmpo on another roster. Warriors insider Sam Esfandiari indicated that Governor Joe Lacob is displeased with the trio's alignment in Miami, given they could have further contributed in Golden State. Thompson had previously expressed a desire to potentially return to the Warriors, but ultimately chose the Heat as his next destination.
- •Klay Thompson signed with the Miami Heat after a buyout with the Mavericks.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo also recently joined the Heat from the Bucks.
- •The Warriors attempted to trade for Antetokounmpo unsuccessfully.
- •Andrew Wiggins was expected to possibly reunite with the Warriors.
- •Joe Lacob is reportedly unhappy with the current player alignments.
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors Reaction to Klay Thompson, Giannis, Wiggins as Teammates Revealed
"The Golden State Warriors can't be happy to see Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Giannis Antetokounmpo all team up on the Miami Heat. The post Warriors Reaction to Klay Thompson, Giannis, Wiggins as Teammates Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.
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