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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade

Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson agree to contract buyout

The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have reached a contract buyout agreement, allowing the five-time All-Star to potentially sign with the Miami Heat as early as Sunday. This move follows a two-year tenure in Dallas that saw the team miss the playoffs in both seasons.

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Why It Matters

The departure of Klay Thompson marks a significant roster change for the Dallas Mavericks as they continue a major retooling of their team under new leadership.

Key Facts

  • The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have agreed to a contract buyout.
  • Thompson intends to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers.
  • The signing with the Heat could occur as early as Sunday.
  • Thompson averaged 12.9 points and shot 39% from 3-point range during his two seasons in Dallas.
  • Thompson has 2,899 career 3-pointers, ranking fourth on the all-time list.
  • The Mavericks missed the playoffs in both seasons Thompson was on the roster.
  • The Mavericks are undergoing a major roster retooling under new leadership, including president Masai Ujiri, GM Mike Schmitz, and coach Dusty May.
  • Only five players remain on the Mavericks roster from the opening day two years ago.

Who's Mentioned

personMasai Ujiri“President of basketball operations for the Mavericks”personKlay Thompson“Five-time All-Star NBA player”other13“Years Thompson spent with Golden State”organizationDallas Mavericks“NBA basketball team”other36“Age of Klay Thompson”organizationMiami Heat“NBA basketball team”other2,899“Total career 3-pointers by Klay Thompson”personLuka Doncic“Former Mavericks player traded to the Lakers”other11“Years Thompson played for the Warriors”personDusty May“Head coach for the Mavericks”personCooper Flagg“Mavericks player and Rookie of the Year”personMike Schmitz“General manager for the Mavericks”