Klay Thompson remains day-to-day, and the Heat's injury report now lists him out for Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves with a rest issue. It is the second time this week he has sat for rest, after also being day-to-day on Oct. 10.
What happened
Thompson is day-to-day as of Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6:09 p.m. ET, the same designation he carried on Saturday, Oct. 10, when he was also listed day-to-day for rest. Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports Thompson is out for Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, with rest as the issue. The report lists no further detail on the status, and no expected return date has been announced.
What it means for the Heat
Miami's next game on the schedule is tonight against the Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 14; the report addresses Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, not tonight's matchup. Thompson averaged 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.7 minutes across 69 games last season. Without him, Bam Adebayo has logged 32.4 minutes and 20.1 points, Tyler Herro 31.3 minutes and 20.5 points, Andrew Wiggins 30.3 minutes and 15.4 points, and Norman Powell 29.6 minutes and 21.7 points. The Heat are 0-0, since the 2026-27 regular season has not started, so there is no with-or-without record yet.
What to watch
Watch for Miami's next injury report for an update on Thompson's rest status. No expected return date has been announced. Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves is the one he is confirmed to miss; his status for games beyond that has not been addressed in the report.
Is Klay Thompson playing vs Nets?
The injury report lists Thompson as day-to-day but does not address tonight's game against the Nets. The report specifically says he is out Saturday against the Timberwolves with a rest issue.
When will Klay Thompson be back?
Not announced. The report lists him day-to-day for rest and confirms he is out Saturday against the Timberwolves, but gives no expected return date.