Marc Stein says Heat are desperate for Klay Thompson: To this point the Mavs position has not changed. They would prefer to trade him (Klay Thompson). — All we know is, Miami is desperate for Klay Thompson but they want to sign him as a free agent. They would not be the only team interested YouTube YouTube
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MAL: Klay Thompson reveals his ALL-TIME starting five C — Shaquille O’Neal PF — Tim Duncan SF — LeBron James SG — Kobe Bryant PG — Stephen Curry Klay explained why he went with Shaq, praising how he completely changed the game, while calling Tim Duncan the definition of consistency. He chose LeBron over Larry Bird and Kevin Durant, Kobe over Michael Jordan because he grew up watching Kobe and eventually played against him, and stayed loyal to Steph at point guard. — 8/14/2026 x.com "That would be a great series. I mean, they have a team that is perfect for the modern game, as far as positionless players," the current Dallas Mavericks veteran said. "You've got Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Ron Harper, Toni Kukoc, Luc Longley, Dennis Rodman. They've got a stacked team. It would be a great series with MJ. "But man, the firepower we had, I think, was once in a lifetime between two MVPs on the team in Steph [Curry] and KD [Kevin Durant], and myself playing off the ball, and Draymond facilitating, Andre [Iguodala] as Swiss Army knife. "I'm going to give the edge to the Dubs just because I think our shot-making might separate us. But it would definitely go seven games." — 8/14/2026 BasketNews MAL: Klay Thompson was asked if the 1996 Bulls could beat the 2017 Warriors. “I’mma give the edge to the Dubs, just because I think our shot making might separate us, but it would definitely go seven games.” — 8/14/2026 x.com In a viral collaborative Twitch stream with Plaqueboymax, the former NBA star dropped his utmost desire to contend and be a part of a competitive team aiming to win the title. "I want to compete for a championship, not necessarily win one, but just like have the chance to go and try and get another one," Thompson said. "I want to play a role on a team that I want to make a deep playoff run, whether it's this season or next season, but that's really my only goal." — 8/14/2026 BasketNews Kevin Gray Jr.: Mavericks G/F Klay Thompson says that he wants to compete for a championship, not necessarily win one, but have the chance to compete and try and win a title and play a role on a team that can make a deep playoff run #MFFL (@PlaqueBoyMax Twitch) — 8/14/2026 x.com Because of the Heat working this season under a hard cap created by the machinations required for the Antetokounmpo acquisition, a deliberate approach is required for the final two standard roster spots. Among those reportedly being considered by the Heat for those two roster spots are Bradley Beal, DeMar DeRozan and Klay Thompson, should he become available from the Dallas Mavericks by trade or with a buyout. — 8/10/2026 South Florida Sun-Sentinel Kalshi Hoops: "The Mavs have explored Klay Thompson's trade market. My understanding is that Klay would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home," per @christianpclark. d.: Get back on it! Mychal Thompson ??? Mychal Thompson: I’m TRYING…? QuestFor18: Now that LeBron is not a Laker you can tell Klay he can join the Lakers franchise as a LA kid. That rivalry meant something to Klay. But now he can team up with Luka like he originally wanted to when he went to Dallas. Mychal Thompson: I know…Excellent idea…??????? — 8/7/2026 x.com Jake Fischer: ‘The Mavericks would trade Klay Thompson. There's definitely been some type of buzz, framework, whatever, about a Klay Thompson-for-Nikola Jovic thing for weeks now… but it that was to happen, I think it would probably have happened.’ — 8/5/2026 Bleacher Report Legion Hoops: Klay Thompson didn’t appreciate KD’s comment on Instagram. “Aye man, u good? — 8/4/2026 x.com The 2016-17 Warriors might be the greatest team of all time, but Kevin Durant believes the 2026-27 76ers are as good on paper. Durant implied that's what he thought during a USA Basketball event on Sunday, and he doubled down on Monday when replying to a fan on Instagram who said the two teams "ain't close.""Ain’t close lmao," Durant replied. "Joel, mvp recently. Jaylen brown, recent finals mvp, Tyrese Maxey, all star the last 3 years. We all know what bron does. Klay Thompson, never a mvp candidate in nothing, 22ppg. Draymond, 14ppg 7 rebounds 6 assist, Steph a mvp just like Joel was. I don’t get how the warriors team is better on paper." — 8/4/2026 Sports Illustrated
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