The Miami Warmth are anticipated so as to add Klay Thompson on a two-year, $13 million contract as soon as he clears waivers Sunday following his buyout with the Dallas Mavericks.
Miami plans to make use of a part of its remaining Non-Taxpayer Mid-Stage Exception to finish the signing.
Thompson will change into the Warmth’s thirteenth participant on a normal contract.
That would go away Miami with sufficient house beneath the first-apron laborious cap to make one other addition.
The Warmth will ultimately want at the least 14 gamers on normal offers, making yet one more signing mandatory.
A number of choices are reportedly being thought of for the ultimate spot, together with Nick Richards and former Warmth gamers Gabe Vincent and Keshad Johnson.
Richards has frolicked understanding with Miami gamers in the course of the offseason.
Vincent turned out there after ending final season with the Atlanta Hawks, whereas Johnson has been with the Warmth for the previous two seasons.
As soon as Thompson’s deal turns into official, Miami can flip its consideration towards finishing the roster with a type of candidates.
Warmth Contemplating Nick Richards, Keshad Johnson, Gabe Vincent For 14th Roster Spot https://t.co/zjSSAlU55R
— RealGM (@RealGM) August 22, 2026
