New Klay Thompson Rumors Update Mavs Trade, Contract Buyout Buzz Amid Heat Link

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• New Klay Thompson Rumors Update Mavs Trade, Contract Buyout Buzz Amid Heat Link

  The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly prepared to move on from veteran guard Klay Thompson, but only on their terms.

  Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAArticle published: 2026-08-17 16:56:36 UTC

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• Mavs In Contact With Klay Thompson Amid Uncertain Future

  Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has been in contact with Klay Thompson this offseason, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Mavs prefer to trade Thompson over buying him out, though sources add that it remains to be seen how the situation will play out. Thompson recently said on a Twitch stream that his goal is to play for a championship. The Heat are a possible landing spot if Thompson is bought out.

  Publisher:RealGMArticle published: 2026-08-17 07:10:52 UTC

• NBA Notes: Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Nets, DeMar DeRozan, Clippers

  Mavericks The Mavericks still prefer to trade Klay Thompson rather than buy him out, but communication has opened between the veteran guard and Dallas’ new front office. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has had direct contact with Thompson this offseason regarding his future. Dallas has maintained since June […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Nets, DeMar DeRozan, Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

  Publisher:HoopsWireArticle published: 2026-08-18 05:40:18 UTC