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“There’s a Reason Two Teams Were Ready to Move On From Him”: Bill Simmons Takes Brutal Shot at Klay Thompson Amid Heat Struggles

‘Klay Thompson is washed ’ is a narrative you often hear in the league. Ironically, it followed even after he produced a brilliant shooting night. The Miami Heat’s decision to pair Giannis Antetokounmpo with Bam Adebayo was supposed to give…

By Shahul Hameed · Essentially Sports

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 11:45 AM

Key Things to Know

Bill Simmons criticized Klay Thompson, claiming there is a reason two teams moved on from him.
Simmons questioned the Miami Heat's defense following a 138-117 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Miami ranked 27th in defensive rating, with Thompson targeted in pick-and-roll coverage by opposing teams.

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Media personality Bill Simmons strongly criticized Klay Thompson and the Miami Heat's defensive performance following a 138-117 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking on his podcast, Simmons argued that the signing has not worked out, stating that there was a reason two previous teams moved on from the veteran wing.

Miami currently ranks 27th in defensive rating, with opponents frequently targeting Thompson's lateral quickness on the perimeter. Despite these concerns, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra expressed encouragement regarding Thompson's contributions, though he has occasionally benched the veteran late in games.

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