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Heat land Klay Thompson, unlock two roster spots under hard cap
sports1 day ago

Heat land Klay Thompson, unlock two roster spots under hard cap

Heat sign Klay Thompson to a $5.6 million first-year deal, gaining cap flexibility to fill both the 14th and 15th roster spots under the $209 million hard cap; they’re eyeing a 14th rotation piece (Nick Richards is in play) and may wait on the 15th signing, potentially using Exhibit 10 camp contracts (Tre White, J’Vonne Hadley, Ezra Ausar, Ian Schieffelin) or a two-way slot; Thompson wears No. 11, training camp starts Sept. 29, season opener Oct. 21 vs Minnesota.

via Miami Herald|
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Klay Thompson signs with Heat on two-year deal, chasing historic 3-point mark
sports2 days ago

Klay Thompson signs with Heat on two-year deal, chasing historic 3-point mark

Klay Thompson cleared waivers and signed with the Miami Heat on a two-year, $11.5 million contract (second year a player option with a 15% trade kicker). The 36-year-old sharpshooter, who is fourth all-time in 3-pointers with 2,899, needs 75 more to pass Ray Allen for third, and is expected to boost Miami’s spacing for Bam Adebayo and, per the article, Giannis Antetokounmpo as part of a revamped Heat. Thompson spent the past two seasons with the Mavericks in a bench role before a buyout ended his stint; the Heat aim to contend for championships this season.

via The New York Times|
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Mavericks Clear Cap With Thompson Buyout as Biberovic Arrives
sports3 days ago

Mavericks Clear Cap With Thompson Buyout as Biberovic Arrives

Dallas cleared cap space by buying out Klay Thompson (roughly $9.8M of his $17.5M 2026–27 salary), allowing the team to sit about $11.8M under the luxury tax with 15 standard contracts and providing more trade flexibility; Thompson will be paid about $13M by the Heat over the next two years. The piece also notes Thompson’s steady professionalism amid Dallas’ roster turnover, including a controversial reference to Luka Dončić being traded for Anthony Davis, and reports the signing of Tarik Biberovic to a two-year, $6M deal, with coach Schmitz praising his size and shooting ability and vowing further integration.

via Hoops Rumors|
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Mavericks Buyout of Klay Thompson Brings Tiny Cap Relief
sports3 days ago

Mavericks Buyout of Klay Thompson Brings Tiny Cap Relief

Dallas bought out Klay Thompson’s final year ($17.5 million) to clear roster space after cap constraints prevented a trade, sending him to the Miami Heat. The move yields only modest cap relief for Dallas in 2026-27—roughly $3.9 million, potentially up to about $6.5 million if Thompson signs a new two-year deal—while the team remains over the soft cap and under the luxury tax due to a crowded 16 guaranteed contracts. The article argues the trade market was effectively closed by cap realities and criticizes the front office for accumulating assets that couldn’t be dumped.

via Mavs Moneyball|
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Klay Thompson lands with Heat after Dallas buyout
sports4 days ago

Klay Thompson lands with Heat after Dallas buyout

Dallas bought out Klay Thompson, clearing the way for a sign-and-join with the Miami Heat. Thompson, who averaged 11.7 points and shot 38.3% from three last season, provides Miami with a veteran floor-spacer as Dallas retools for the future. Terms of the buyout weren’t announced, but Thompson is expected to take a discount to keep his salary intact, and the Heat have two roster spots available as they finalize the arrangement.

via NBC Sports|
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Heat poised to add Klay Thompson after Mavericks buyout
sports4 days ago

Heat poised to add Klay Thompson after Mavericks buyout

Miami Heat move toward signing Klay Thompson after a Dallas Mavericks buyout clears the path; once he clears the 48-hour waiver window, Thompson is expected to join in free agency on a two-year deal starting above $6 million, significantly boosting the Heat’s floor spacing with elite 3-point shooting alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, with depth pieces lining up behind him.

via Sun Sentinel|
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Klay Thompson Heads to Miami on Two-Year Heat Deal After Mavericks Buyout
sports4 days ago

Klay Thompson Heads to Miami on Two-Year Heat Deal After Mavericks Buyout

After agreeing to a buyout with Dallas, Klay Thompson is set to sign a two-year deal worth about $13 million with the Miami Heat, with a 2027-28 player option, preserving cap flexibility for Miami. The move pairs Thompson with Bam Adebayo and the recently acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo as Miami seeks shooting and title contention. Minor details, like the exact salary and waiver clearance, remain to be finalized.

via Hoops Rumors|
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Klay Thompson Heads to Heat After Mavericks Buyout
sports4 days ago

Klay Thompson Heads to Heat After Mavericks Buyout

Dallas bought out Klay Thompson after two seasons with the Mavericks, and he’s expected to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers. His exit comes as Dallas, which finished a poor 65-99 record with him on the roster, continues reshaping its roster amid free-agent moves elsewhere, including DeRozan's discussions with the Heat and Nuggets’ later agreement with him. Thompson wasDallas’ most prolific 3-point shooter during his stint and appeared in most games.

via The New York Times|
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Klay Thompson Bought Out by Mavericks, Set to Sign With Heat
sports4 days ago

Klay Thompson Bought Out by Mavericks, Set to Sign With Heat

After two seasons in Dallas, Klay Thompson was bought out and is expected to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers. He averaged 11.7 points per game last season and shot 38.3% from three as a reserve, a drop from his 21.9 ppg and 41.2% 3-point shooting with Golden State in 2022-23, as the Heat pursue continued championship contention while adding another veteran scorer.

via New York Post|
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Klay Thompson Fires Back After Durant’s MVP Jab
sports21 days ago

Klay Thompson Fires Back After Durant’s MVP Jab

Klay Thompson clapped back at Kevin Durant after Durant called him “never an MVP candidate” on Instagram, joking about people using his “full government.” Durant had compared the current Philadelphia 76ers to the Warriors dynasty, highlighting Embiid’s 2023 MVP, Brown’s 2024 Finals MVP, and Maxey’s All-Star status while noting LeBron’s impact. He also contrasted the Sixers’ expectations with the Warriors’ past, pointing out that the Warriors’ 2016-17 roster included a reigning MVP (Curry) and Thompson, whereas the Sixers—who hadn’t won since 1983 before their new acquisitions—aim to contend next spring.

via Bleacher Report|
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LeBron Nears Decision as Heat Target Thompson and DeRozan
sports1 month ago

LeBron Nears Decision as Heat Target Thompson and DeRozan

NBA free agency chatter intensifies as LeBron James reportedly narrows his destination, with Cleveland, Miami, and Philadelphia in play; the Miami Heat are eyeing Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan, while other teams weigh options for Peyton Watson and prepare for potential sign-and-trade moves; Bronny James’s path appears unlikely to follow dad immediately.

via NBC Sports|
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Mavericks eye Kawhi Leonard reunion as Clippers discuss trade
sports1 month ago

Mavericks eye Kawhi Leonard reunion as Clippers discuss trade

Dallas and the Clippers are reportedly discussing a Kawhi Leonard trade, with a potential Dallas package including P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson and draft picks. Mavericks president Masai Ujiri is interested in reuniting with Leonard as part of a future-focused plan, and Leonard would have one year and about $50.3 million left on his contract. If a deal materializes, Leonard would join Kyrie Irving on a Dallas squad built for long-term growth, though talks are not finalized.

via The New York Times|
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