Mavericks agree to buy out Klay Thompson's contract, with sharpshooter reportedly joining Heat

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• Mavericks agree to buy out Klay Thompson's contract, with sharpshooter reportedly joining Heat

  Klay Thompson was owed $17 million during the 2026-27 NBA season.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-08-21 19:16:53 UTC

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• Mavericks buyout Klay Thompson's contract, making him a free agent

  Klay Thompson was owed $17 million during the 2026-27 NBA season.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-08-21 19:16:53 UTC

• New NBA Rumors Reveal Klay Thompson Gave Up Huge Money on Mavs Contract to Land with Heat

  Klay Thompson reportedly sacrificed $9.8 million of his 2026-27 salary to secure a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

  Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAArticle published: 2026-08-22 18:51:42 UTC

• Mavericks buy-out Klay Thompson

  The veteran sharpshooter is headed to Miami

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-08-21 19:45:57 UTC

• Heat's Updated Roster, Salary Cap amid Rumored Klay Thompson Contract After Mavs Buyout

  The Miami Heat are expected to land veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

  Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAArticle published: 2026-08-21 19:46:00 UTC

• Mavericks reach buyout agreement with Klay Thompson to make him unrestricted free agent

  And with the vet minimum spot, Klay Thompson, you are a Toronto Raptor! Hey, a man can dream, can't he? submitted by /u/Ariesthebigram [link] [comments]

  Publisher:Reddit r/torontoraptorsArticle published: 2026-08-21 19:19:44 UTC

• Klay Thompson, Mavericks reach buyout agreement; veteran expected to join Heat: Source

  Am I crazy for thinking this would be a good fit for both sides if the Cavs sign him? submitted by /u/koenigsaurus [link] [comments]

  Publisher:Reddit r/clevelandcavsArticle published: 2026-08-21 19:24:17 UTC

• Klay Thompson joins Heat on two-year deal - TalkBasket.net

  The post Klay Thompson joins Heat on two-year deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

  Publisher:TalkBasket.netArticle published: 2026-08-21 23:06:33 UTC

• Why the Mavericks couldn’t get more than the smallest slice of salary cap relief for Klay Thompson

  Getting nothing of value in exchange for Thompson is one of the remnants of Nico Harrison’s “vision.”

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-08-22 12:03:00 UTC