Heat sent 'bat signal' to trade for $298M generational shooter, ex-Warriors 4x NBA champion

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The Miami Heat are one of the teams expected to contend in the Eastern Conference after making a blockbuster deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, they still need to add a shooter who can space the floor alongside Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

The Heat are looking to return to the playoffs after missing them last season, and the team has significant interest in adding veteran Klay Thompson to its roster.

“My understanding is that Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home. The Miami Heatare another team frequently mentioned in NBA circles as a potential landing spot for the future Hall of Famer," The Athletic's Christian Clark wrote.

Thompson is an interesting target, especially because the Heat would have to acquire him via trade. During a recent stream, the four-time NBA champion revealed the kind of organization he wants to play for next season.

“I want to compete for a Championship, not necessarily win one, but just have the chance to go and try and get another one… I want to play a role on a team that I want to make a deep playoff run,” Thompson said.

The future Hall of Famer continued discussing his situation during the stream. Miami sports radio personality Brendan Tobin believes Thompson was essentially sending a bat signal to the Heat throughout the conversation.

“The bat signal was sent out by Klay Thompson…everything that he was spouting off on this stream — I gotta be honest with you it felt like to me he was basically sending the bat signal to the Miami Heat like ‘hey come get me, come get me — I want to find a place on this ride,” Tobin said.

Thompson understands that Miami desperately needs a shooter who can make its offense more dangerous. South Beach is also the type of destination that would appeal to plenty of veteran players.

Thompson has made $298 million throughout his career. After coming off the worst season of his NBA career, he has plenty of motivation to bounce back in a major way this season. If Thompson is sending hints toward Miami, the Heat need to take notice.

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