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After being bought out by the Mavericks on Friday afternoon, Klay Thompson swiftly found a new home for the 2026-27 season.
The sharpshooting guard agreed terms to a deal with the Heat, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 36-year-old is the latest addition to a new-look Miami side spearheaded by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Thompson reportedly commanded serious interest from the Heat's front office, emerging as a top target for the franchise after Antetokounmpo's arrival. He should fold nicely into Erik Spoelstra's side, which looked desperate for shooting help last season.
With that, here's what you need to know about Thompson's signing.
#thompson #klay #heat #signing
After being bought out by the Mavericks on Friday afternoon, Klay Thompson swiftly found a new home for the 2026-27 season.
The sharpshooting guard agreed terms to a deal with the Heat, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 36-year-old is the latest addition to a new-look Miami side spearheaded by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Thompson reportedly commanded serious interest from the Heat's front office, emerging as a top target for the franchise after Antetokounmpo's arrival. He should fold nicely into Erik Spoelstra's side, which looked desperate for shooting help last season.
With that, here's what you need to know about Thompson's signing.
#thompson #klay #heat #signing
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