Dallas Mavericks consider Klay Thompson buyout amid roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Klay Thompson's time with the Dallas Mavericks could end as both sides explore a buyout. Thompson, 37, signed with the Mavericks in 2024 but has seen significant roster changes, including Luka Doncic's trade and Kyrie Irving's injury. In the 2025-26 season, he averaged 11.7 points with declining performance. A buyout may provide financial relief for the Mavericks and allow Thompson to join a contender. The possibility of a trade exists but carries limitations due to Thompson's age and recent performance.
- •Klay Thompson signed with the Mavericks in 2024.
- •Thompson averaged 11.7 points in the 2025-26 season.
- •Luka Doncic was traded, and Kyrie Irving suffered a serious injury.
- •Thompson's player option for 2026-27 impacts team finances.
- •A buyout could offer flexibility for both Thompson and the Mavericks.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why a Klay Thompson Buyout Makes Sense for Mavs
"Dallas never got the version of Klay Thompson it thought it signed and a clean split this offseason could benefit both sides.
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