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Heat Notes: Thompson, Wiggins, Larsson, Hardaway, Conwell, Giannis

Klay Thompson turned in one of his best post-Warriors performances in Wednesday’s win over the Clippers, but he couldn’t match it the next night against his former team. In his first trip to Golden State as a member of the…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:59 PM
Heat Notes: Thompson, Wiggins, Larsson, Hardaway, Conwell, Giannis
Key Things to Know
  • Klay Thompson expressed happiness playing for the Miami Heat following a recent 20-point loss to the Golden State Warriors.
  • Heat reserve Pelle Larsson has outplayed starting forward Andrew Wiggins, who is averaging a career-low 8.6 points per game.
  • Rookie guard Ryan Conwell appears to have supplanted veteran Tim Hardaway Jr. in head coach Erik Spoelstra's rotation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Klay Thompson reflected positively on his move to the Miami Heat despite scoring just 11 points in a 20-point loss to his former team, the Golden State Warriors. Thompson stated he is in a much better mental space after spending two frustrating seasons with the Dallas Mavericks before signing with Miami over the summer.

Elsewhere on the roster, Andrew Wiggins continues to struggle while reserve wing Pelle Larsson earns more effective minutes. Rookie Ryan Conwell has also seemingly taken rotation minutes from veteran Tim Hardaway Jr., while former coach Doc Rivers recently commented on the challenges of coaching Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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