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Klay Thompson Officially Agrees to Two-Year Deal With Miami Heat

PUBLISHED Aug 23, 2026, 10:46 PM ET

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Klay Thompson Officially Agrees to Two-Year Deal With Miami Heat

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Veteran guard Klay Thompson has officially signed with the Miami Heat following a buyout agreement. The shooting guard agreed to a two year contract worth nearly thirteen million dollars total. Thompson cleared league waivers after parting ways with the Dallas Mavericks earlier this week. He previously played sixty nine games averaging eleven points per contest last season. His perimeter shooting adds crucial floor spacing for the Eastern Conference championship contenders. In South Beach, Thompson joins superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and center Bam Adebayo on court. Team executives structured the agreement utilizing a portion of remaining exception salary cap space. The contract includes a player option for the second season of the deal. Thompson currently ranks fourth all time in made three point field goals league wide. Dallas reached a buyout agreement after failing to secure trade options this summer. Basketball training camps open soon across the entire professional sports league.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On July 1, 2024: Guard agreed to a multi year deal with Dallas.
On December 25, 2024: Luka Doncic suffered serious injury during regular season matchup.
On March 15, 2025: Kyrie Irving sustained major knee ligament damage missing season.
On April 12, 2026: Regular season concluded with Mavericks missing postseason tournament bracket.
On July 16, 2026: Miami Heat acquired superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo via blockbuster trade.
On August 21, 2026: Reports emerged regarding impending buyout between Thompson and Dallas.
On August 22, 2026: Dallas officially announced formal contract buyout with veteran guard.
On August 24, 2026: Thompson cleared league waivers entering unrestricted free agency market.
On August 24, 2026: Sharpshooter finalized two year contract joining Miami Heat franchise.
Future scenario 1: During October 2026, training camp practices will commence across franchises.
Future scenario 2: In October 2026, regular season opening games will tip off.
Future scenario 3: By June 2027, Miami aims to contend for league championship.

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Immediate US impact: Miami gains elite perimeter shooting weapon for upcoming season games.
Possible long-term US impact: Franchise strengthens championship contention window alongside newly acquired superstar stars.
Most affected groups: Miami Heat fans, franchise executives, and Eastern Conference rival teams.
Reader Priorities: Official team announcements, player press conferences, and roster depth updates.

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