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Klay Thompson, Mavericks reach buyout agreement; veteran expected to join Heat: Source
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a buyout, ending his two-season stint with the team during which he never played a playoff game despite being a future Hall of Famer.
- Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers, with contract details still pending, while veteran DeMar DeRozan subsequently signed a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets.
- During his time with Dallas, Thompson was the team's most productive outside shooter, making 418 three-pointers and appearing in 141 of 164 games, but the Mavericks struggled overall with a 65-99 record and multiple key injuries.
- Thompson’s goal remains to compete for a championship, a pursuit that led him away from Dallas after the team failed to build a deep playoff contender around him despite acquiring stars like Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving.
- The Mavericks have undergone significant changes recently, including trading Anthony Davis, losing Irving to injury, and replacing former GM Nico Harrison with Masai Ujiri as team president.
