Klay Thompson gets Mavericks buyout, expected to join Heat: report
Thompson is expected to give Miami perimeter shooting and veteran playoff experience after averaging 11.7 points for Dallas last season.
- On Friday, guard Klay Thompson negotiated a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, with the four-time NBA champion expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers.
- Thompson expressed his desire to play for a contender as the Mavericks shifted toward a rebuilding approach following the trade of star Luka Doncic to the Lakers.
- A career 38.7% three-point shooter, Thompson appeared in 141 games with Dallas, including 80 starts, averaging 12.9 points per game during his two seasons.
- Miami envisions Thompson in a role similar to former star Ray Allen, providing perimeter spacing for stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on the championship roster.
- Thompson will become the 13th player under standard contract, with the Heat expected to leave their 15th roster spot vacant to maintain their hard salary cap position.
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Mavericks buy out Thompson, now reportedly bound for Heat
The 36-year-old American guard, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, joined Dallas in July 2024 as part of a six-team trade. Thompson, a three-point sharpshooter with a 40.9% career average from beyond the arc, has averaged 18.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists over a 13-year NBA career. In two seasons with Dallas Thompson averaged 12.9 points a game and averaged 38.7% from three-point range over 141 contests. "Klay is on…
Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat after Mavs buy out deal: ESPN sources
Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday.
Klay Thompson expected to join Miami Heat after Mavericks buyout, multiple reports say
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson is expected to join the Miami Heat after reaching a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Klay Thompson negotiates buyout from Mavericks, clearing pathway to Heat
The pathway for the Heat's first major move since the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo was cleared on Friday with guard Klay Thompson negotiating a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks.
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