Heat Notes: Thompson, Richards, Baker, Young

By Arthur Hill | at September 26, 2026 7:17 pm Klay Thompson’s outside shooting may give him the edge in the battle for the Heat’s final starting spot, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Thompson, who signed with Miami after agreeing to a buyout with Dallas this summer, is by far the most accomplished long-distance shooter on the roster, ranking fourth in NBA history with 2,899 career three-pointers. Having someone on the floor who can stretch opposing defenses will be critical alongside projected starters Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell. The Heat…