Klay Thompson’s contract with the Dallas Mavericks is being bought out, and multiple outlets report he is expected to sign with the Miami Heat. The Mavericks reach a buyout agreement after not finding a trade partner, ending Thompson’s two seasons in Dallas.
The Athletic and Yahoo Sports both describe the buyout as the trigger for Thompson’s next move. Times of India adds that he clears waivers before joining Miami, and the Mavericks acknowledge his contributions. Other reports focus on Miami’s interest in Thompson’s shooting, describing the Heat’s pursuit as ongoing and framing his potential role as spacing the floor.
CBS Sports similarly expects Thompson to strengthen Miami’s offense by providing perimeter shooting alongside stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Additional context from Winnipeg Free Press links the timing of Thompson’s departure to disruption to Dallas following a Luka Dončić-related trade situation, though details are presented as context rather than the formal cause of the buyout.
