Klay Thompson joins Heat
Klay Thompson cleared waivers and signed with the Miami Heat, finalizing a two-year agreement with a second-year player option after a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson’s veteran shooting and championship experience add spacing around Giannis and Bam as Miami reshapes its title-contending roster.
Source: The Associated Press (via Yahoo Sports)
Lakers honor Kobe on Mamba Day
On Aug. 24 the Los Angeles Lakers and family marked ‘Mamba Day’ with tributes honoring Kobe Bryant. Team officials and Vanessa Bryant paid tribute as fans observed the date tied to his iconic jersey numbers; the piece notes the statue outside Crypto.com Arena and both jerseys hanging in the rafters.
Source: Bleacher Report
Lillard set for Blazers return
Damian Lillard, who tore his left Achilles in the 2025 postseason, is listed among players expected to return for 2026-27 and is noted as rejoining the Portland Trail Blazers after last season’s move. The update highlights his 2024-25 averages and poses questions about fitting alongside new teammate Ja Morant.
Source: NBA.com
Haliburton progressing for Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton, who missed 2025-26 after a torn right Achilles, is reported as progressing in rehab and expected back for 2026-27. The piece notes his All-NBA credentials and 2024-25 averages; Indiana’s front office views his return as a key factor in the Pacers’ Eastern Conference prospects.
Source: NBA.com
Kyrie Irving eyeing comeback
Kyrie Irving, out since March 3, 2025 after tearing his left ACL, is listed among notable comeback candidates for 2026-27. The report recalls his pre-injury 2024-25 numbers and highlights that a return from a long layoff will be closely watched as Dallas integrates its reworked roster.
Source: NBA.com
Sabonis set to return for Kings
Domantas Sabonis, who missed 63 games last season with a torn meniscus, is highlighted as a key comeback candidate for Sacramento. The report cites his 2024-25 league-leading rebounding and playmaking numbers and frames his health as central to the Kings’ plans for the coming season.
Source: NBA.com