Klay Thompson gets Mavericks buyout, expected to join Heat: report
Thompson is expected to give Miami perimeter shooting and veteran playoff experience after averaging 11.7 points for Dallas last season.
- On Friday, guard Klay Thompson negotiated a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, with the four-time NBA champion expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers.
- Thompson expressed his desire to play for a contender as the Mavericks shifted toward a rebuilding approach following the trade of star Luka Doncic to the Lakers.
- A career 38.7% three-point shooter, Thompson appeared in 141 games with Dallas, including 80 starts, averaging 12.9 points per game during his two seasons.
- Miami envisions Thompson in a role similar to former star Ray Allen, providing perimeter spacing for stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on the championship roster.
- Thompson will become the 13th player under standard contract, with the Heat expected to leave their 15th roster spot vacant to maintain their hard salary cap position.
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West Hawaii TodayKlay Thompson negotiates buyout from Mavericks, clearing pathway to Heat
The pathway for the Heat’s first major move since the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo was cleared on Friday as guard Klay Thompson negotiated a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks. The post Klay Thompson negotiates buyout from Mavericks, clearing pathway to Heat appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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