{
  "id": 2422308,
  "title": "Klay Thompson expected to sign with Miami Heat after clearing waivers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/klay-thompson-expected-to-sign-with-miami-heat-after-clearing-waivers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T19:22:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/klay-thompson-expected-sign-miami-192223709.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Klay Thompson is set to sign with the Miami Heat following clearance of waivers after a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple sources. Thompson, who averaged 12.9 points on 40.3% field goal percentage and 38.7% three-point shooting over two seasons with Dallas, has been described as one of the greatest players and competitors of his era. The Mavericks are $2.2 million under the luxury tax line and Thompson's minimum salary is $3.9 million, meaning he would likely forfeit at least that amount in his buyout. The Miami Heat currently have 12 players under standard contracts, making Thompson's addition as the 13th player a possibility. If the Heat sign Thompson, they may also look to acquire a center, with potential targets including Demar DeRozan and Gabe Vincent. Thompson has expressed a desire to compete for a championship, though not necessarily win one, and play a role on a team with aspirations for a deep playoff run.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Klay Thompson cleared waivers to sign with Miami Heat.",
    "Thompson averaged 12.9 points and 38.7% three-point shooting in Dallas.",
    "Heat have 12 players under standard contracts, making room for Thompson."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Klay Thompson intends to sign with the Miami Heat upon …",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/klay-thompson-intends-to-sign-with-the-miami-heat-upon",
        "published": "2026-08-21T19:20:58.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}