Klay Thompson officially signs with Heat after clearing waivers
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Klay Thompson signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers, with the second year being a player option and including a 15% trade kicker.
- At 36, Thompson is expected to provide crucial floor spacing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on Miami's revamped roster.
- Thompson, a four-time NBA champion and five-time All-Star, spent the past two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks but had a turbulent tenure, playing only 21 games with Luka Dončić before a major trade reshaped the team.
- Miami has bolstered its roster further by acquiring Bobby Portis and signing sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr., positioning the Heat as strong contenders in the Eastern Conference.
- Thompson ranks fourth in NBA history for three-pointers made and aims to revive his career after a career-low scoring season in Dallas, hoping to replicate the success he had with Golden State's "Splash Brothers."
