{
  "id": 2924182,
  "title": "Klay Thompson joins Miami Heat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/klay-thompson-joins-miami-heat-2924182",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T02:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260824/klay-thompson-joins-miami-heat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MIAMI — The Miami Heat have signed Klay Thompson to a two-year deal worth approximately $11.5 million, following weeks of waiting to secure the sharpshooter. Thompson, who ranks fourth on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list, cleared waivers and swiftly finalized the agreement. The second season of the deal is at Thompson's discretion. This move benefits both parties, as Thompson has a deep connection to Miami, being of Bahamian heritage and a fan of the city's boating culture. He is 36 years old and entering his 14th NBA season, including two missed due to injury. Thompson is a career 41 percent shooter from beyond the arc, making him an ideal addition to the Heat's roster. The second season of the deal is at Thompson's option.",
  "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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  "coverage": {
    "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",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:12:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}