Klay Thompson Seeks Redemption After Joining Miami Heat: ‘I Still Have a Lot to Prove’
Thompson left about $10 million on the table to chase a title and give Miami a proven 3-point threat around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
- On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra introduced Klay Thompson at Kaseya Center after the five-time All-Star signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract following his buyout from the Dallas Mavericks.
- Thompson executed his buyout from the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, August 21, 2026, after the team's decline following Luka Doncic's trade to the Los Angeles Lakers; he left about $10 million on the table for the opportunity.
- Adding elite perimeter shooting, the five-time All-Star joins Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in Miami, with Spoelstra calling Thompson a "world-class champion" who will complement the roster.
- Thompson called the potential "limitless" and emphasized his desire to play "high-level basketball" and make a "deep postseason run," believing his shooting will create space for teammates and help the Heat challenge for championships.
- Miami continues to refine its roster with three open spots remaining; the team remains interested in free agent Nick Richards while seeking a quality point guard to run the offense alongside Antetokounmpo.
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Warriors’ Draymond Green drops savage truth bomb on Klay Thompson’s Heat arrival
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Draymond Green Questions If Klay Thompson Will Fit with 'Heat Culture' After Signing Contract
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Miami basketball player Klay Thompson said he chose that team because he got the chance to win again.
A four-time league champion with the Golden State Warriors, Thompson joined the Heat after being released by the Dallas Mavericks.
Klay Thompson addresses giving up millions in salary to leave Mavericks
Oct 24, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Klay Thompson has opened up about his decision to leave money on the table for a chance at better basketball. Thompson turned heads on Tuesday when he agreed to a huge buyout with the Dallas Mavericks to facilitate a move to …
Klay Thompson says a ‘redemption season’ awaits as he is introduced as newest member of Heat
MIAMI — Klay Thompson wasn’t going to allow numbers to get in the way, not when the opportunity was there to join Giannis Antetokounmpo as part of this latest Miami Heat rebuild.
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