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Monday, August 24, 2026
Simone Fontecchio Never Considered Returning To Europe

Several EuroLeague teams had interest in Simone Fontecchio this summer, but his priority was to continue his NBA career, relays Alessandro Maggi of Sportando. The Heat gave him that opportunity by...

NBA Summer Forecast 2026-27: Expert projections for East and West standings

The top five seeds, the play-in group and the bottom five: NBA experts predict where all 30 teams will land in the standings for the 2026-27 season.

Heat officially win battle over Lakers for $298M future Hall of Famer, ex-Warriors 4x NBA champion

The Miami Heat officially landed a five-time All-Star on Sunday night. The Heat won the battle for one of the best shooters in the game over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Red Sox heating up again entering series vs. Marlins

The Boston Red Sox, who were in last place before altering their season with a 27-3 run, will visit the Miami Marlins on Monday night for the opener o

Klay Thompson joins Heat, set to team up with newly acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo

Klay Thompson has signed his deal with the Miami Heat, who waited patiently for weeks to see if they would get the chance to add the sharpshooter to their reworked roster. Thompson — who is No. 4...

Why Heat fans are ecstatic after Giannis Antetokounmpo's latest post on Instagram

Giannis Antetokounmpo has fans ecstatic about the Heat's 2026-27 season.

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Heat sign sharp-shooting guard Klay Thompson

The Miami Heat announced on Sunday night the signing of five-time All-Star guard Klay Thompson after the final year of his contract was bought out by

Max Strus gets candid about what it's like being teammates with Jimmy Butler

Max Strus is now a few years removed from playing with Jimmy Butler, but that experience has stuck with him.

Thompson’s Heat Contract Provides Added Flexibility

Klay Thompson is set to become a member of the Heat after signing a two-year deal following his buyout from the Mavericks, and it turns out that his signing could have other impacts on the team’s...

Pat Riley celebrates Klay Thompson's arrival and how he fits into the Heat system

Klay Thompson joining the Heat is a huge acquisition for Pat Riley and the team.

Thompson clears waivers, joins Giannis, Heat

Klay Thompson officially agreed to a two-year deal to join Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat after clearing waivers on Sunday.

Klay Thompson To Sign Two-Year Deal With Heat

In an unsurprising move, Klay Thompson has signed a two-year deal with the Heat after clearing waivers on Sunday, with the second year being a player option, Shams Charania reports for ESPN...

Eastern Notes: Cavs, Watson, Pistons, Thompson, Hornets

The Cavaliers orchestrated a complicated five-team sign-and-trade on Thursday, parting ways with Dennis Schröder, Max Strus, an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick in...

Checking In On Open Two-Way Spots

Two-way contracts allow NBA teams to carry three extra players in addition to the 15 on their regular season roster. These players generally bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League, but...

What Klay Thompson’s addition means for Heat’s new-look starting lineup

Less than 48 hours ago, four of the Miami Heat’s starting five — Davion Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo — heading into the new season were all but...

Heat's Bam Adebayo was in talks with $305M future Hall of Famer before signing Klay Thompson

The Miami Heat signed Klay Thompson over DeMar DeRozan. However, it seems that Bam Adebayo was communicating with the one that didn't sign with Miami.

Miami Heat’s updated cap sheet after Klay Thompson signing

The Miami Heat added another piece to the puzzle by signing Klay Thompson, who was bought out by the Dallas Mavericks less than 48 hours ago, to a two-year, $13 million deal. The signing won’t be...

Klay Thompson forfeits nearly $10 million in Dallas exit for Miami

Klay Thompson leaves $9.8M behind in a Mavericks buyout to chase a championship alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo with the Heat.

Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan turned down Heat after starting role was handed to Klay Thompson

The Miami Heat were linked to DeMar DeRozan and Klay Thompson all summer, but only one signed with them. DeRozan has been reported to not join Miami for the simple fact that they were going to let...

Marlins' Heriberto Hernandez heating up as Nats try to avoid sweep

The Miami Marlins, who will attempt to sweep the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon, are receiving contributions from surprising source

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Tarik Skubal heats up, Dodgers rally past Pirates

Kyle Tucker hit a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning, Tarik Skubal had 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied f

Shedeur Sanders vs. Deshaun Watson: Browns fans boo controversial veteran as QB competition heats up

With Week 1 rapidly approaching in Cleveland, the Browns' projected starting QB is tussling with fans.

Heat reportedly targeting $19M elite rim protector after agreeing to a deal with Klay Thompson

The Miami Heat are looking to fill one of the last spots on the rotation. They are interested in adding a veteran big man.

7-time NBA All-Star thinks Mavericks' Klay Thompson decision could pay off big for Heat

Joe Johnson explains why Klay Thompson is the perfect fit for the Miami Heat after the Dallas Mavericks buyout and what it means for Miami's title hopes.

Heat give 4-time NBA champion Klay Thompson $13M contract update after Mavericks buyout

The Miami Heat finally won the waiting game for Klay Thompson. Now, they gave him a look into what his contract will look like.

Nuggets reportedly outbid Heat, Wizards for $305M future Hall of Famer, 17-year veteran

The Denver Nuggets made a signing after trading Peyton Watson. In the process, they beat out the Miami Heat and Washington Wizards to land the six time All-Star.

DeRozan Drew Interest From Multiple Teams Before Nuggets Deal

As we noted in our story on Friday, free agent forward DeMar DeRozan was linked to a wide variety of teams before deciding to join the Nuggets on a one-year, minimum-salary contract. According to...

Grading the Thompson and DeRozan signings: Why the vets make sense for Heat, Nuggets

We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including DeMar DeRozan signing with the Nuggets.

Klay Thompson is seen as the perimeter shooter that the Heat needs for the 2026-27 season

Klay Thompson is now seen as the standout sharpshooter for the Heat.

Friday, August 21, 2026
Heat Rumors: Richards, 14th Spot, K. Johnson, Vincent

Veteran wing Klay Thompson was waived by the Mavericks on Friday following a buyout agreement. The 36-year-old, who won four titles with Golden State, is expected to join the Heat on a two-year...

Assistant Coach Vin Baker Leaving Bucks, Joining Heat

After spending the past eight years as a Bucks assistant coach, Vin Baker is leaving his position to join Erik Spoelstra‘s staff with the Heat, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter...

Grading every move the Miami Heat made this offseason (so far)

The Miami Heat have had a busy summer. They’re not done, with three open roster spots (two of which they will fill) still open. But with the main course of the summer now over, let’s evaluate...

Grading the signing: Heat add Klay Thompson on two-year deal

After weeks of speculation, the Miami Heat finally acquired sharpshooter Klay Thompson, who was bought out by the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The deal can’t be made official until Sunday, when the...

It's clear Klay Thompson needed the Heat as much as the Heat needed him

Klay Thompson's fit with heat is as mutually beneficial as marriages come.

Why Klay Thompson lost his cool with 'casual' fans in heated social media exchange

Klay Thompson responds to fans comparing his career with Ray Allen, defending his championships and 2016 playoff scoring claim.

Klay Thompson to sign with Heat after officially securing a buyout

No more waiting around, no more hypotheticals, no more speculation… Klay Thompson will officially be a member of the Miami Heat. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to break the news via X on...

Report: Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat following Mavs exit

Klay Thompson is close to joining the Miami Heat after having the final year of his contract bought out by the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN reported Friday.

Why Klay Thompson is signing with Heat instead of Lakers, Warriors after Mavericks buyout

Thompson gives the Heat the shooting they so desperately craved following Giannis Antetokounmpo's acquisition.

Sources: Klay set to join Heat after Mavs buyout

Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Mavericks, sources told ESPN.

Red Sox offense is heating up again at the perfect time for a potential playoff run

Boston's offense went from being in a coma into firing on all cylinders at the perfect time.

Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat after agreeing to buyout with Mavericks, per report

The veteran wing will provide the Heat with much-needed shooting around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo

Heat reportedly outbid Lakers for $298M generational shooter, ex-Warriors future Hall of Famer

The Miami Heat were finally able to land someone in free agency on Friday afternoon. They were able to beat out the Los Angeles Lakers for this five-time All-Star.

Heat expected to sign ex-Warriors star after buyout

According to an NBA insider, the Miami Heat are reportedly preparing to sign a former Golden State Warriors standout guard.

Klay Thompson Expected To Join Heat After Buyout With Mavericks

The Mavericks have reached a buyout agreement with Klay Thompson, the team announced in a press release. The veteran wing is expected to sign with the Heat after he clears waivers, sources tell...

Heat predicted to sign $298M NBA champion, generational shooter to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat still have a move or two to make this offseason. In this, they are able to land a future Hall of Famer.

Heat have 3 likely different scenarios to finish off their offseason work

The 2026 NBA offseason is nearing its conclusion, and the Miami Heat secured the first and biggest headline acquisition of the summer with their Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster deal. However,...

Klay Thompson’s next team 'essentially a done deal' as Mavericks buyout looms

The Heat pass on Bradley Beal and DeMar DeRozan to save financial assets for Klay Thompson as they await an inevitable Mavericks contract buyout.

Mavs buy out Klay Thompson, who could join Heat after Doncic trade wrecked Dallas tenure

The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have agreed on a contract buyout, ending a two-year tenure that was wrecked by the shocking trade of Luka Doncic. Thompson intends to sign with the Miami...

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Paige Bueckers’ heated Caitlin Clark sequence could lead to WNBA fine

Paige Bueckers argued that Caitlin Clark pushed off during a fourth-quarter sequence, but the complaint could cost the Wings star $500.

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