Klay Thompson Inks 2-Year Deal With Heat, Bolsters Fantasy Basketball Stock
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The Miami Heat have had one of the busiest offseasons of any team in the NBA, headlined by the team’s trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo back in July, elevating expectations for the 2026-27 campaign. Looking to fill out the roster, Miami’s front office made another notable move over the weekend.
The Heat came to terms on a contract with fellow future Hall-of-Famer Klay Thompson, signing the five-time All-Star to a two-year deal worth $11.5 million. Thompson previously agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks after two seasons, suiting up in 141 games during his tenure.
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, 2026
Despite some inconsistency, Thompson sustained his status as one of the league’s top shooters during his time in Dallas, shooting nearly 39% from 3-point range over 7.6 attempts per night.
A move to Miami could have a significant impact on Thompson’s fantasy basketball stock for the upcoming season, potentially bolstering the outlook of Antetokounmpo and other primary ball-handlers in Erik Spoelstra’s offense. His off-ball shot-making ability will provide a solid boost to the offense for the upcoming year, but will he manage to outperform his production in Dallas?
Let’s take a deep dive into Thompson’s fantasy outlook for the 2026-27 season, exploring his ADP projections and role in Miami’s offense:
Klay Thompson Should Thrive In Heat Offense, Presents Sleeper Case With Signing
Thompson is looking to bounce back with a more prominent role on his new team. He provided reliable 3-point production over two seasons in Dallas, but struggled to sustain consistency from other areas on the floor. He shot just 39.3% from the field a season ago - albeit attempting just three 2-pointers a night - and notched career-lows in rebounds and assists.
With an expanded role in a far more efficient offense, Thompson should build on his 11.7-PPG average from 2025-26, with potential to average upwards of 16 points per contest. It’s hard to make a case for improvement on his rebounding production with Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo patrolling the paint, though he could see greater looks as a playmaker.
Overall, his production will remain somewhat capped at this stage of his career, though he’ll provide quality bench depth to fantasy lineups for the upcoming season. Thompson serves as a quality addition to Miami’s lineup, and could be in for a full-time starting role in his 14th professional season.
Miami’s win total is set at 46.5 for the new season, and its latest signing could be one the helps push the Heat over the top as legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference.
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Ethen Hutton is a MLB, WNBA, College, and Fantasy contributor at On SI. Previously, he's covered the NBA, WNBA and NFL for Sportskeeda. Hutton is also a passionate fantasy football player and an immense music lover.