Mavs buy out Klay Thompson's deal; Heat move on deck, sources say
Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks officially part ways after two seasons following a buyout agreement.
What happened
Two seasons after his arrival, Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have reached a buyout agreement, ending a tenure that coverage notes was impacted by team chaos and a prior trade involving Luka Doncic. Outlets including CBS News, NBA.com, and ESPN report that the team and the player have formally separated.
Following the buyout from the Mavericks, sources indicate that Thompson is expected to sign with the Heat in South Beach, reportedly outbidding the Lakers. Future updates will focus on the formal finalization of Thompson's expected move to the Heat.
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Coverage (8)
- Klay Thompson, Mavericks part ways after two seasons, team announces CBS News · 5h ago
- Klay Thompson spurns Luka Doncic, Lakers to join Giannis Antetokounmpo in South Beach Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Mavs buy out Klay Thompson, who could join Heat after Doncic trade wrecked Dallas tenure CBC · 5h ago
- Klay Thompson dealt with Mavericks’ chaos gracefully. Now, his time in Dallas is over The New York Times · 5h ago
- Shams: Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat NBC Sports · 5h ago
- Heat reportedly outbid Lakers for $298M generational shooter, ex-Warriors future Hall of Famer Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson Reach Buyout Agreement NBA.com · 5h ago
- Mavs buy out Klay Thompson's deal; Heat move on deck, sources say ESPN · 5h ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
What happened between Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks?
The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson reached a buyout agreement, ending their two-season run together.
Which team is Klay Thompson expected to join next?
Sources indicate that Thompson is expected to sign with the Heat.
Which outlets reported on the buyout?
Outlets including CBS News, NBA.com, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, CBC, The New York Times, and NBC Sports covered the parting ways.
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