The Miami Heat just pulled off a savvy move by signing Klay Thompson for just $5.6 million in his first year — smart enough to leave room for two more roster spots without touching the salary cap. With eye on a power center like Nick Richards and a flexible buyout strategy for spot 15, they’re building with precision. Adding a legend with four championships? Big deal. But their financial maneuvering — plus open two-way slots for players like Trey White — shows they’re playing chess, not checkers. This isn’t just a headline grabber — it’s a blueprint for smart, strategic roster building.

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