Klay Thompson explodes for 23 points, 7 threes in Heat win

Fantasy basketball: Thompson's season-high 32 minutes and seven threes on Sunday make him an immediate pick-up in shallow leagues and a strong stream for his…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 9, 2026 · Updated November 10, 2026

Klay Thompson posted 23 points, two rebounds, four assists, two blocks and seven threes on 8-of-15 shooting in 32 minutes as a starter Sunday, November 8, leading Miami to a 114-108 win over Sacramento. He turned the ball over zero times and did not attempt a free throw.

The line was worth 37.4 fantasy points against 18.6 a game over his previous 9 games, powered by a season-high minute count and his best shooting volume since joining the Heat. The ceiling performance lifts his nine-category value into streaming range for managers chasing threes, and his default points-league projection now sits at 19.1 a game over a larger sample.

Fantasy impact

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Klay Thompson

Thompson's 32 minutes represented an eight-minute jump from his 23.5-minute average over his previous 9 games, and his 15 field-goal attempts were nearly double the rate he had been seeing in Miami's rotation. The seven threes matched his total from any previous game this season and pushed his season average to 4.0 a game across 10 appearances, all starts. His 22.0 per cent usage rate and 61.9 per cent true shooting anchor a movement-shooter profile that thrives when the minutes and opportunities align.

Miami has one game left this week, Sunday, and then none next week before its schedule resumes. Thompson is a strong stream for managers needing threes or points in that final outing, and his performance makes him worth adding in shallower formats where his 24.3 minutes a game and projected 19.1 fantasy points can contribute immediately. His minutes had been 2.2 a game higher over his last five before Sunday's explosion than his season average, and this start suggests the increase may continue.

What to do

• Add Thompson immediately in 12-team leagues if he remains available, and stream him for Miami's final game Sunday.

• Start Thompson in all formats where you roster him, particularly if you need threes or can absorb his narrow category contributions.

• Monitor Miami's rotation when the schedule resumes after next week to confirm whether the 32-minute night represents a permanent role expansion.

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