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Klay Thompson Says First Heat Practice Was ‘Very, Very Hard’

The veteran guard said the training camp was tough as he adjusts to a new team and a new role.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:02:06 GMT

Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson said his first practice with the team was "very, very hard" in comments to reporters on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Thompson, who signed a two‑year, $11.5 million contract after a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, joined the Heat as a free agent. He added that the training camp was demanding as he adapts to a new system and a new role alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. The veteran, who has played 14 seasons in the NBA, entered the camp as a leading candidate to start at shooting guard. The Heat will open the regular season on October 21 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Key facts

• Klay Thompson signed a two‑year, $11.5 million contract with the Miami Heat (bleacherreport.com)
• Thompson described his first practice as "very, very hard" (bleacherreport.com)
• He is a leading candidate to start at shooting guard for the Heat (bleacherreport.com)
• The Heat will begin the season on October 21 against the Minnesota Timberwolves (bleacherreport.com)

Sources

• [1] bleacherreport.com — originally reported as “Klay Thompson Reacts to 'Very, Very Hard' 1st Practice with Heat After Joining Giannis, Bam”