NEWS UPDATE: Klay Thompson reportedly decides to leave the Golden State Warriors as a free agent in the upcoming offseason and join the Miami Heat

In the event that Klay Thompson decides to leave the Golden State Warriors as a free agent this upcoming offseason, the Miami Heat is allegedly among several teams interested in signing him.

The Heat, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers, and Los Angeles Lakers are the clubs that could target the five-time All-Star, with other teams potentially participating as well, according to NBA source Shams Charania.

The Heat were said to be interested in veteran players Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard during the previous offseason. But those two guards ended going somewhere else (Beal with the Phoenix Suns, and Lillard with the Milwaukee Bucks), so Miami’s quest was left unfinished.

Several NBA officials have stated that Miami may be trying to reorganize their squad in the upcoming offseason. It is purportedly somewhat related to Jimmy Butler’s age, as he will turn 35 before the upcoming season. Thompson, on the other hand, turned 34 this month.

Butler has a deal with Miami that runs through 2024–2025, with a player option for 2025–2026. The Warriors reportedly extended a contract to Thompson, but he turned it down. After this season, he will be free to sign with any team.

Delon Wright, a seasoned guard who has agreed to a buyout with the Washington Wizards, is apparently set to join the Heat. Though far from the high-profile addition that Thompson would be for the following season, he is anticipated to contribute some veteran depth for this one.

With a 30–25 record, Miami will occupy seventh place in the Eastern Conference after the NBA All-Star break. The Heat had a seven-game losing streak before winning six of their last eight games.

Thompson’s position has been considerably altered for