Mavs buy out Klay Thompson's deal; Heat move on deck, sources say
Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Mavericks, sources told ESPN.
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- Primary article: Mavs buy out Klay Thompson's deal; Heat move on deck, sources say · ESPN NBA
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Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Mavericks, sources told ESPN.
- NBA rumors: The Klay Thompson trade Heat haven't offered Mavericks · ClutchPoints
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The future of Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson has been up in the air since the start of NBA free agency heading into the end of August. Thompson is still with the Mavericks after rumors swirl about potential buyout and trade options. Lakers Sale, Kawhi Investigation, Latest Intel | Clutch Scoops with @TomerAzarly and @BrettSiegelNBA […] The post NBA rumors: The Klay Thompson trade Heat haven’t offered Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Klay Thompson expected to join Heat after Mavericks buyout · HoopsWire
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Klay Thompson wanted another chance to chase a championship. It appears he’ll get one in Miami. The Mavericks have reached a buyout agreement with Thompson, the team announced Friday, and the veteran guard is expected to sign with the Heat after clearing waivers, according to multiple reports. Miami has targeted Thompson throughout the offseason, viewing […] The post Klay Thompson expected to join Heat after Mavericks buyout appeared first on Hoops Wire.
- Klay Thompson to sign with Heat after Mavericks buyout agreement · ClutchPoints
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Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have officially reached a buyout agreement, the team announced on Friday afternoon. Upon clearing waivers, league sources told ClutchPoints that Thompson intends to sign a contract with the Miami Heat. Throughout the offseason, the Mavs had pushed back at the idea of buying Thompson out of his contract, making […] The post Klay Thompson to sign with Heat after Mavericks buyout agreement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Klay Thompson To Sign With Heat After Buyout With Mavericks · RealGM
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Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a contract buyout. Thompson will become a free agent once he clears waivers and plans to sign with the Miami Heat. Thompson joined the Mavericks during the 2024 offseason on a three-year, $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors. With the Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers to 2025 and subsequent injuries to Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, the team quickly went from a Finals contender to a rebuilding ...
- Klay Thompson gets Mavericks buyout, expected to join Heat: report · Yahoo Sports NBA
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After they were unable to find a trading partner, the Mavericks agreed to buy out guard Klay Thompson's contract, ending his two-year stint in Dallas.
- Ex-Warrior Klay Thompson reportedly to sign with Heat after Mavericks buyout · Yahoo Sports NBA
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Former Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson reportedly intends to sign with the Miami Heat after agreeing to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks.
- Klay Thompson Expected To Join Heat After Buyout With Mavericks · Hoops Rumors
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The Mavericks have reached a buyout agreement with Klay Thompson, the team announced in a press release. The veteran wing is expected to sign with the Heat after he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). More to come …
- Mavericks buy out Klay Thompson — and he’s already got a new home · NY Post NBA
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Klay Thompson’s tenure with the Mavericks has ended — and he’s expected to join an Eastern Conference contender.
- Klay Thompson reportedly headed to Miami Heat after reaching buyout with Dallas · Yahoo Sports NBA
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Miami had its eye on Thompson all summer to space the court around Antetokounmpo and Adebayo.
- Klay Thompson Reportedly to Sign with Heat After Agreeing to Mavericks Contract Buyout · Bleacher Report NBA
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The Dallas Mavericks announced Friday they are buying out the final year of Klay Thompson's contract.
- How Klay Thompson is perfect Heat teammate for Giannis, Bam Adebayo · ClutchPoints
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With the Miami Heat preparing for the 2026-27 season, the team is not done making moves after the blockbuster trade for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, as the franchise is on its way to acquiring another big piece. As the expectation is that Klay Thompson will sign with the Heat after being bought out by the Dallas […] The post How Klay Thompson is perfect Heat teammate for Giannis, Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Klay Thompson to Miami makes sense · Golden State of Mind
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 25: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors embrace after the game on December 25, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...
- Klay Thompson expected to join Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat - TalkBasket.net · TalkBasket.net
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The post Klay Thompson expected to join Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
- Klay Thompson spurns Luka Doncic, Lakers to join Giannis Antetokounmpo in South Beach · NY Post NBA
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The Los Angeles Lakers are set to miss out on a Klay Thompson homecoming.
- Masai Ujiri shares thoughts on Mavericks' buyout with Klay Thompson · ClutchPoints
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Team president Masai Ujiri reacted to the Dallas Mavericks’ contract buyout with veteran Klay Thompson. After speculation surrounding the potential move, Thompson is heading to the Miami Heat to team up with All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Ujiri released the following statement regarding the Mavericks’ agreement with Thompson, per The Dallas Morning News’ Mike Curtis. “Klay […] The post Masai Ujiri shares thoughts on Mavericks’ buyout with Klay Thompson appeared first on Clutc...
- Klay Thompson to Sign With Heat · Blazers Edge
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DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 12: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates a three point shot against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at American Airlines Center on April 12, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson is prepar...