What happened: The Miami Heat square off against the Sacramento Kings in early regular season action. Thompson enters the matchup featured in Miami's perimeter rotation after joining the club ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
Why it matters: Perimeter spacing remains crucial for Miami as they look to build early momentum during their Western road trip. Sacramento seeks to protect home court against an established veteran scoring threat on the wing.
By the numbers: In 2026-27 through 10 games, Thompson has recorded 14.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
What to watch: The Heat and Kings tip off their cross-conference matchup on Monday night.