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  "id": 2918716,
  "title": "Klay Thompson joins Miami Heat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/klay-thompson-joins-miami-heat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T02:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260824/klay-thompson-joins-miami-heat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miami Heat have secured the services of veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson, who has inked a two-year deal worth approximately $11.5 million. Thompson, who ranks fourth on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list, cleared waivers on Sunday and promptly finalized the agreement. The second season of the deal is at Thompson's discretion. The move makes strategic sense for both parties - Thompson, who is of Bahamian heritage, can enjoy the proximity of Miami's Biscayne Bay and his love for boating, as the Heat play their home games near the water. Additionally, Thompson brings shooting prowess to the team, surrounding the newly acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo and incumbent center Bam Adebayo. A 36-year-old entering his 14th season (excluding two missed due to injury), Thompson is a career 41% shooter from beyond the arc, having achieved this milestone for the 11th time in the previous season.",
  "summary": "MIAMI — 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 on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list — cleared waivers Sunday afternoon and wasted little time finalizing a two-year deal worth about $11.5 million. The second season of the deal is at…",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Klay Thompson joins Heat, set to team up alongside newly acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/klay-thompson-joins-heat-set-to-team-up-alongside-newly-acquired",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:04:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Klay Thompson joins Miami Heat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/klay-thompson-joins-miami-heat-2924182",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:47:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Why Heat fans are ecstatic after Giannis Antetokounmpo's latest post on Instagram",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/why-heat-fans-are-ecstatic-after-giannis-antetokounmpos-latest-post",
        "published": "2026-08-24T04:15:42.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}