Klay Thompson joins Miami Heat on two-year contract following buyout

Klay Thompson signed a two-year, $11.48 million contract with the Miami Heat after reaching a buyout agreement with the Dallas Mavericks. The four-time NBA champion joins a Miami roster recently restructured around Giannis Antetokounmpo, who arrived in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks. While Heat president Pat Riley described Thompson as a versatile piece for the team's championship pursuit, outside observers like Lonzo Ball have expressed mixed expectations for the roster's immediate chemistry. Thompson struggled with injuries during his tenure with the Mavericks, averaging 11.7 points over 69 games during the 2025-26 season. The organization views the addition as a necessary step to provide perimeter shooting for the frontcourt. Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra is currently working to integrate Thompson into the team's established defensive and tactical systems.

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