Heat officially beat out Lakers for $298M future Hall of Famer, ex-Warriors 4x NBA champion
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Klay Thompson, a five-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion, officially signed with the Miami Heat after agreeing to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, choosing Miami over the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Thompson, 36, accepted a first-year salary of $5.6 million with the Heat, providing Miami with roster flexibility to add more players for the upcoming season.
- Thompson averaged 12.9 points per game with the Mavericks and ranks fourth all-time in career three-pointers made, highlighting his elite shooting ability.
- The Heat's acquisition of Thompson strengthens their playoff prospects and championship contention by adding a proven shooter to support their core stars.
- This signing is a notable win for Miami, as they secured a future Hall of Famer over the Lakers, an iconic franchise with personal ties to Thompson.
