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Klay Thompson gives Heat more flexibility with pay cut, signing made official
After ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the Klay Thompson-Miami Heat news on Friday, the signing was made official late on Sunday. Thompson officially cleared waivers following a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, leading to a new two-year $11.5 million deal with a player option with the Heat. The contact reportedly comes out to a roughly $5.6 […] The post Klay Thompson gives Heat more flexibility with pay cut, signing made official appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat’s updated cap sheet after Klay Thompson signing
Update: Klay Thompson’s official salary will be $11.5 million over two years, $1.5 million less than it was originally reported. Thus, instead of the $6.3 million first-year cap hit we list below, he will make $5.6 million this season with a $5.9 million player option in 2027-28. As a result, the Heat can now sign […] The post Miami Heat’s updated cap sheet after Klay Thompson signing appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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 locks as currently constructed. While we were still over one month away from training camp, the perception was that the final spot […] The post What Klay Thompson’s addition means for Heat’s new-look starting lineup appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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 every single move the organization made this offseason, headlined by acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby […] The post Grading every move the Miami Heat made this offseason (so far) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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 13-year veteran clears waivers. But Thompson is expected to sign with the Heat for two years, $13 million, eating the majority of what’s […] The post Grading the signing: Heat add Klay Thompson on two-year deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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 Friday afternoon that Thompson is “expected to sign with the Miami Heat after he clears waivers upon a contract buyout with […] The post Klay Thompson to sign with Heat after officially securing a buyout appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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, with just over a month from training camp, Miami’s work is still incomplete. They have been operating with three vacant standard roster spots for several weeks […] The post Heat have 3 likely different scenarios to finish off their offseason work appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
What Miami Heat fans can expect from the 2026–27 NBA season
The Miami Heat enter the 2026–27 NBA season looking very different from the team that finished the previous regular season 43–39. Miami remained competitive last year, but inconsistency kept the team from establishing itself among the East’s strongest clubs. This offseason changed the scale of those expectations. The headline move was the arrival of Giannis […] The post What Miami Heat fans can expect from the 2026–27 NBA season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
A new Miami Heat mystery free agent has emerged
For the last several weeks, many Miami Heat fans — as well as the organization — have been waiting for the Klay Thompson shoe to drop. The veteran sharpshooter is entering the final year of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks, but Dallas is hoping to find a trade partner instead of buying him out, […] The post A new Miami Heat mystery free agent has emerged appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Pressure Points in Miami’s New Schedule
The NBA released its 2026-27 schedule on Thursday (13th of August), and naturally, a few Miami Heat dates grabbed attention straight away. Opening night against Minnesota has plenty of intrigue, Christmas Day in Boston should come with its usual edge, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first trip back to Milwaukee as a member of the Heat will […] The post Pressure Points in Miami’s New Schedule appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
3 reasons why Heat will (and won’t) exceed projected 46.5 win total
There is still a long way to go until the start of the 2026-27 Miami Heat season. But as we near the two-month mark, it’s never too early to start making predictions! Currently, Las Vegas has set the Heat’s projection win total at 46.5 for the new season after they landed Giannis Antetokounmpo, drafted Ryan […] The post 3 reasons why Heat will (and won’t) exceed projected 46.5 win total appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
A way-too-early look at Heat’s potential rotation for 2026-27
The main course of the offseason has still passed, headlined by the Miami Heat acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a late June blockbuster. It’s not quite complete, with them needing to fill at least two roster spots over the next two months. Still, it was quite a successful offseason for Miami, who enter the season with […] The post A way-too-early look at Heat’s potential rotation for 2026-27 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Weighing the pros and cons for Heat to trade Nikola Jovic for Klay Thompson
One of the NBA rumor mill’s worst kept secret is that the Miami Heat have significant interest in acquiring Dallas Mavericks’ sharpshooter Klay Thompson. However, the Heat’s interest in the veteran guard has been lingering for a long time, with zero clarity to follow. The hold up? Thompson is still under contract for one more […] The post Weighing the pros and cons for Heat to trade Nikola Jovic for Klay Thompson appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat: 4 numbers to note from 2026-27 schedule release
The NBA released its full 82-game schedule for the Miami Heat on Thursday. What are some numbers to note, as we now know the Heat’s whereabouts for the 2026-27 season? 25 – National Televised Games Skinny: The Heat are back on national television! After just five games on nationally-televised networks last season, they will have […] The post Miami Heat: 4 numbers to note from 2026-27 schedule release appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
7 games Heat fans should circle on 2026-27 calendar
The NBA finally released their full 82-game schedule, which came days after part of it — such as Christmas Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the NBA Cup games — were revealed. A new season is on the precipice. We know the Heat will play every team at least twice, but what are seven […] The post 7 games Heat fans should circle on 2026-27 calendar appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Should the Heat explore bringing back this newly available ‘3 and D’ player?
The Miami Heat have deliberately chosen to take the patient approach to fill out the final two-three standard roster spots to conclude their offseason work. Ideally, Miami is hoping for this patience to ultimately net them Dallas Mavericks’ sharpshooter Klay Thompson— who is still under contract and hasn’t shaken free yet to secure a rumored […] The post Should the Heat explore bringing back this newly available ‘3 and D’ player? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Former Heat All-Star reveals surprising details about his free agency departure
When Norman Powell began his Miami Heat tenure last season, he looked like a quality veteran scorer to keep around. Unfortunately, that didn’t end up being the case— as Powell left the Heat as an unrestricted free agent this summer to sign a two-year $44 million deal with the Chicago Bulls. Miami acquired the 33-year-old […] The post Former Heat All-Star reveals surprising details about his free agency departure appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan: 5 teams I’m most excited for Heat to play this season
We are in the dog days of summer, but the NBA is releasing the full 82-game season on Thursday. We already know a pair of Miami Heat games, and we know they will get a crack against every team at least twice. While we don’t know the dates/times of each game, which teams am I […] The post Hanifan: 5 teams I’m most excited for Heat to play this season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
How the Miami Heat stack up in East entering 2026-27 NBA season
The NBA never fails to disappoint. This summer, we had a flurry of activity, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo getting dealt to the Miami Heat, and LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers after eight seasons with the LA Lakers. As the dust settles, it’s clear the East is far more competitive than it was last […] The post How the Miami Heat stack up in East entering 2026-27 NBA season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
What playing on Christmas Day means for the Miami Heat
In case you may have missed it, the Miami Heat are returning to the NBA’s annual Christmas Day slate and will play the Boston Celtics, the league announced Tuesday. This matchup will be the second of five games, and also marks the second of what is expected to be several nationally televised games for the […] The post What playing on Christmas Day means for the Miami Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat to open 2026-27 season vs. Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 21
The Miami Heat’s opening night opponent is officially set. And it’s not the Orlando Magic! Giannis Antetokounmpo and the new-look Heat will square off against Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 21 inside Kaseya Center at 7:30 p.m. EST. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN, ahead of Warriors-Lakers. This […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat to open 2026-27 season vs. Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 21 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NB...
Miami Heat return to Christmas Day slate, will face Celtics
The NBA’s best team on Christmas Day — the Miami Heat — will be returning for the 2026-27 season after a brief hiatus. As the NBA trickles out the schedule release, they announced Tuesday that Miami will square off with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics inside TD Garden at 2:30 p.m. EST, the second […] The post Miami Heat return to Christmas Day slate, will face Celtics appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat are running out of time to use final trade exception
The Miami Heat don’t have very many avenues to add talent entering the new season. With less than two months until the start of camp, Miami has three open roster spots — two of which they will fill by opening night. Miami is currently $2.0 million from the luxury tax and $10.6 million below the […] The post Heat are running out of time to use final trade exception appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan: 4 Heat players I’m buying stock in entering 2026-27 season
We are in the dog days of the summer, and the Miami Heat aren’t completely done, with at least two more roster spots to fill until opening night. It’s a new year, so which players am I buying stock in heading into the season? Here are my four picks! Pelle Larsson: Skinny: I’ve had plenty […] The post Hanifan: 4 Heat players I’m buying stock in entering 2026-27 season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
3 things that must go right for Heat to contend in improved East
The Eastern Conference will be much, much better this season. Plenty of teams around the Heat improved, namely the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks. But Miami also improved by making the biggest trade of the summer, acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo away from the Milwaukee Bucks. There is expected to be 11 teams competing for eight spots. […] The post 3 things that must go right for Heat to contend in improved East appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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