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The Miami Heat have announced a partnership with Rockstar Games to host 'A Night in Vice City' on November 18, featuring a new uniform, a custom court, and themed programming. The event serves as a promotional tie-in for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, which launches the following day.
The Miami Heat have partnered with Rockstar Games to transform their home arena into a 'Vice City' experience on November 18, the eve of the Grand Theft Auto VI release. The event features new uniforms, a custom court, and themed signage.
The Miami Heat will host a special 'A Night in Vice City' event on Nov. 18, featuring a custom court, new uniforms, and themed entertainment, one day before the release of Grand Theft Auto VI.
The Heat never made a formal offer to John Konchar after talks, and he chose the Knicks, keeping Miami flexible for buyout-market moves. Heat management is also weighing roster spots as Tre White pursues a fifth year of college eligibility in a federal NCAA lawsuit, potentially affecting camp planning. Separately, Miami promoted Skyforce leadership, naming Mario Casamajor as coach and Liam Doyle as GM, echoing larger G-League personnel shifts.
Heat sign Klay Thompson to a $5.6 million first-year deal, gaining cap flexibility to fill both the 14th and 15th roster spots under the $209 million hard cap; they’re eyeing a 14th rotation piece (Nick Richards is in play) and may wait on the 15th signing, potentially using Exhibit 10 camp contracts (Tre White, J’Vonne Hadley, Ezra Ausar, Ian Schieffelin) or a two-way slot; Thompson wears No. 11, training camp starts Sept. 29, season opener Oct. 21 vs Minnesota.
Klay Thompson cleared waivers and signed with the Miami Heat on a two-year, $11.5 million contract (second year a player option with a 15% trade kicker). The 36-year-old sharpshooter, who is fourth all-time in 3-pointers with 2,899, needs 75 more to pass Ray Allen for third, and is expected to boost Miami’s spacing for Bam Adebayo and, per the article, Giannis Antetokounmpo as part of a revamped Heat. Thompson spent the past two seasons with the Mavericks in a bench role before a buyout ended his stint; the Heat aim to contend for championships this season.
Dallas bought out veteran guard Klay Thompson, ending his time with the Mavericks and freeing him to explore future opportunities, including a potential reunion with the Miami Heat.
Dallas bought out Klay Thompson, clearing the way for a sign-and-join with the Miami Heat. Thompson, who averaged 11.7 points and shot 38.3% from three last season, provides Miami with a veteran floor-spacer as Dallas retools for the future. Terms of the buyout weren’t announced, but Thompson is expected to take a discount to keep his salary intact, and the Heat have two roster spots available as they finalize the arrangement.
Miami Heat move toward signing Klay Thompson after a Dallas Mavericks buyout clears the path; once he clears the 48-hour waiver window, Thompson is expected to join in free agency on a two-year deal starting above $6 million, significantly boosting the Heat’s floor spacing with elite 3-point shooting alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, with depth pieces lining up behind him.
After agreeing to a buyout with Dallas, Klay Thompson is set to sign a two-year deal worth about $13 million with the Miami Heat, with a 2027-28 player option, preserving cap flexibility for Miami. The move pairs Thompson with Bam Adebayo and the recently acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo as Miami seeks shooting and title contention. Minor details, like the exact salary and waiver clearance, remain to be finalized.
Dallas bought out Klay Thompson after two seasons with the Mavericks, and he’s expected to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers. His exit comes as Dallas, which finished a poor 65-99 record with him on the roster, continues reshaping its roster amid free-agent moves elsewhere, including DeRozan's discussions with the Heat and Nuggets’ later agreement with him. Thompson wasDallas’ most prolific 3-point shooter during his stint and appeared in most games.
After two seasons in Dallas, Klay Thompson was bought out and is expected to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers. He averaged 11.7 points per game last season and shot 38.3% from three as a reserve, a drop from his 21.9 ppg and 41.2% 3-point shooting with Golden State in 2022-23, as the Heat pursue continued championship contention while adding another veteran scorer.
Dallas bought out Klay Thompson's final year ($17.5M in 2026-27); after waivers, he’s expected to sign with the Miami Heat. Thompson struggled in Dallas (11.7 PPG, career-worst FG% 39.3 and 3P% 38.3 in 69 games) and briefly moved to the bench, but the Heat gain a veteran floor-spacer on a low-risk addition.
Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh says he nearly died from a pulmonary embolism in January, requiring a hospital stay and daily medication, and notes that he’ll have to manage the condition for life. He previously battled blood clots in 2015 and 2016 that ended his NBA career, and is now pursuing media work while staying vigilant about his health.
Bam Adebayo said he texted LeBron James after James chose the Philadelphia 76ers over the Heat, joking that he’ll 'bust his a--' on the court as an exciting East season looms. Adebayo stressed there’s no hard feelings and praised LeBron’s decision, while noting the East is loaded with new rosters—including the Heat reportedly adding Giannis Antetokounmpo—and a revamped 76ers core. The coming season will feature pivotal head‑to‑head battles between contenders like the Heat and 76ers as Adebayo aims to elevate his play against James and co.