Klay Thompson drawing strong interest from 1 NBA contender
Miami wants cheap veteran shooters to open the floor for Giannis Antetokounmpo, while Dallas would prefer to trade Thompson instead of buy him out.
- On Monday, Miami Herald reporter Barry Jackson reported the Miami Heat have "strong interest" in Mavericks sharpshooter Thompson as a potential roster addition.
- After acquiring former league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks last month, the Heat are focused on adding cheap veteran shooters to help open the lane for Antetokounmpo.
- Thompson, 36 years old, is a five-time All-Star entering the final season of his $17.5 million contract and shot 38.3 percent from deep across 69 appearances for Dallas last season.
- Miami currently has 12 players under contract, two short of the NBA's required 14-player regular-season minimum, with approximately $7 million remaining in its non-taxpayer mid-level exception.
- Management remains in a holding pattern as the league monitors LeBron James' next move, while the Heat also evaluate DeMar DeRozan and Bradley Beal as alternative additions.
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Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson has emerged as a potential target for the Miami Heat as the franchise continues reshaping its roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Reports suggest the four-time NBA champion is firmly on Miami's radar regardless of whether LeBron James ultimately joins the team, but a significant financial hurdle continues to stand in the way of any deal. While Thompson's shooting remains an attractiv…
Klay Thompson drawing strong interest from 1 NBA contender
Oct 24, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Klay Thompson might just be getting a chance to chase ring No. 5. The Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Thompson is drawing “strong interest” from the Miami Heat, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported on Monday. Jackson adds…
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Klay Thompson Emerges As Target For Heat
Klay Thompson has emerged as a player of strong interest for the Miami Heat, multiple sources told the Miami Herald. The Heat's interest in Thompson exists regardless of whether LeBron James ultimately signs with the team. Thompson would address Miami's need for shooting and size on the wing. The larger question is whether the Dallas Mavericks would move him via trade or buyout. Dallas currently sits well below the luxury tax line and has little…
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