After two seasons in the Lone Star State with the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson is on the move again. Following a buyout with the Mavericks, Thompson is set to join the Miami Heat. On Sunday, the Heat officially announced the addition of the former Golden State Warriors sharpshooter.
In two seasons with the Mavericks, Thompson averaged 12.9 points on 40.3% shooting from the field to go along with 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Thompson shot 38.7% from long distance on 7.7 attempts from the 3-point line per contest in Dallas.
Along with the addition of Thompson, the Heat made a splash in free agency with one of the blockbuster moves of the offseason, acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. The four-time NBA champ will now suit up alongside Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in a new-look edition of the Heat.
Following Miami's move to get Thompson to South Beach, the NBA world on social media caught fire with different reactions. Here's a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Twitter about Thompson joining the Miami Heat.
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BREAKING: Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after he clears waivers upon a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/jV40iKTyEz
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 21, 2026As it turns out, Klay Thompson gave up a lot (almost $10 millon) in his buyout and took a deal with Heat that starts at $5.6 million next season with Heat. What that means is Heat immediately have room to add two additional players at vet minimum and remain under their hard cap.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) August 24, 2026Klay Thompson (@KlayThompson) will wear No. 11 for the #Heat. Number last worn by Jaime Jaquez Jr. in 2026. #NBApic.twitter.com/hLeyoTzx5j
— Etienne Catalan (@EtienneCatalan) August 24, 2026With all respect to Goran Dragic and Dion Waiters, there’s a new 7/11 in Miami.
Expect those Klay Thompson No. 11 jerseys to hit soon in Miami. pic.twitter.com/y7HVWUKrZ2
Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins are reunited in Miami 🔥 pic.twitter.com/NsrlXmYrZ9
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) August 21, 2026The Heat have now surrounded Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo with enough above-average catch-and-shoot three specialists:
Bobby Portis: 45.7%
Tim Hardaway Jr.: 41.5%
Ryan Conwell: 41.1%
Andrew Wiggins: 40.6%
Myron Gardner: 39%
Davion Mitchell: 38.4%
Klay Thompson: 38.3% pic.twitter.com/xxDdRYPOzJ
Pat Riley on Klay Thompson: “Klay is one of the most iconic players to ever suit up in the NBA. A four-time battle tested World Champion who will fit perfectly into his role as an all-around player at both ends of the court. We all talk about his shooting skill, but there is so…
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) August 24, 2026Jason Williams says Klay Thompson takes the Heat to a different level:
“Just what the Heat needed bruh! That’s going to take them to a different level. Klay Thompson has a lot left in the tank! Pat Riley, you done did it again!”
(Via @hoopinghollerin) 🔥 https://t.co/NLfpw9unFppic.twitter.com/9QBwLDfV0Z
Klay Thompson in 2026 does not move me
Him and THJ are the shooting they need but neither is an impact defender. Should be interesting
Thank you, Klay Thompson 🫡#MFFLpic.twitter.com/audf1uA6bQ
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) August 21, 2026Giannis Antetokounmpo is drawing two or three on every drive and you get to ask Klay Thompson to just catch and shoot all night long
Perfect role
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Social media reacts to Klay Thompson joining Heat after buyout with Mavs
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