Klay Thompson buys out with Mavericks, joins Miami Heat after Lakers snub

Klay Thompson's two-year stint with the Dallas Mavericks ended with a buyout, allowing him to sign a two-year deal with the Miami Heat. Thompson originally chose Dallas over the Los Angeles Lakers due to concerns about Anthony Davis' injury history. Ironically, after Dallas traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Davis, Thompson found himself in a similar situation with a different roster. President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri praised Thompson’s contributions during his time in Dallas, despite the team missing the playoffs both seasons. Before joining Miami, Thompson must clear the NBA waiver wire.

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