The Miami Heat, known for attracting top talent like LeBron James and Chris Bosh in the past, are eyeing their next big acquisition: Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Heat are among the teams expected to pursue Thompson, who will become a free agent at the end of the season.
Charania noted on The Pat McAfee Show that Thompson’s future with the Warriors is uncertain, as he is likely to test the market. Despite winning four championships and earning five consecutive All-Star selections with the Warriors, Thompson’s contract is set to expire. After missing two seasons due to injuries, Thompson returned for the 2021-22 season, helping the Warriors to another title.
The Heat have a history of attracting free agents, including midseason additions like Delon Wright, who recently joined the team after being bought out by the Wizards. Wright, excited to join the Heat, follows in the footsteps of players like Joe Johnson and Chris Andersen, who were valuable midseason additions for Miami.
Miami has a track record of adding players with skill sets similar to Thompson’s. In 2012, they convinced sharpshooter Ray Allen to join them, and he played a key role in their championship run. Thompson, at 34 years old, is younger than Allen was when he joined the Heat at 37. While there are no reports of Thompson taking a pay cut, his age suggests he may be considering his options as he approaches the later stages of his NBA career.
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