Heat eye Klay Thompson's role if buyout from Mavericks occurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Miami Heat continue to pursue Klay Thompson, pending a potential buyout from the Dallas Mavericks. Insider reports indicate no ongoing negotiations between Thompson and Dallas regarding a buyout. Miami envisions Thompson filling a similar role to Ray Allen from the championship era, leveraging his shooting skills alongside stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. With their mid-level exception available, the Heat await developments while the Mavericks seek trade options for Thompson.
- •Miami Heat remain Thompson's leading suitor for a buyout.
- •No buyout talks are occurring between Thompson and the Mavericks.
- •The Heat propose Thompson a role similar to Ray Allen's.
- •Thompson aims to compete for another championship while with Dallas.
- •Miami has reserved its mid-level exception for Thompson's potential signing.
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