Dallas Mavs consider trade options for Klay Thompson amid Lakers interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:16 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks are exploring trade possibilities for Klay Thompson, who is in the final year of his contract worth $17.46 million. With interest from the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, the Mavs hope to spark a bidding competition. Thompson averaged 11.7 points per game last season, but his tenure in Dallas has not met expectations. The Mavs may need to cover part of Thompson's salary to facilitate a trade. Coach Dusty May is starting a rebuilding phase focused on new talent.
- •Luka Doncic's previous connection with Thompson adds intrigue to any potential deal.
- •Thompson averaged 11.7 points and 38.3% from three-point range last season.
- •Interest from the Lakers and Rockets could initiate a bidding process.
- •Mavs may have to subsidize Thompson's contract for a successful trade.
- •Dallas is in a rebuilding phase under new coach Dusty May.
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Can Mavs Create 'Mini-Bidding War' In Trade of Klay Thompson?
"DALLAS - In the case of Klay Thompson, the Dallas Mavs get some credit for trying.
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