Klay Thompson Agrees to Contract Buyout with Dallas Mavericks, Expected to Join Miami Heat
Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a contract buyout. Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers. This move comes after the Mavericks missed the playoffs in both of Thompson's seasons with the…
Houston, TX, August 21, 2026 —
Klay Thompson has reached an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks on a contract buyout, paving the way for his potential move to the Miami Heat. The veteran guard is expected to sign with the Heat once he clears waivers.
This development follows a period where the Mavericks failed to make the playoffs in both of Thompson’s seasons with the team. During this tenure, the team also underwent substantial roster changes. Notably, Luka Doncic was traded from the team.
The specifics of the buyout agreement between Thompson and the Mavericks have not been publicly disclosed. Information regarding the timeline for Thompson clearing waivers and officially signing with the Miami Heat is also pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
