Klay Thompson plans to join Miami Heat after Mavericks buyout
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:32 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers following a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks. This move follows a two-season stint in Dallas, where he averaged 12.9 points per game. Thompson’s addition aims to enhance the Heat's shooting capabilities alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo under coach Erik Spoelstra. Thompson spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Golden State Warriors, winning four championships.
- •Klay Thompson is set to join the Miami Heat.
- •Thompson is clearing waivers after a buyout with the Mavericks.
- •He averaged 12.9 points during his two seasons in Dallas.
- •Thompson will team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
- •He previously spent 11 seasons with the Golden State Warriors.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Miami Heat officially announce signing of former Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Klay Thompson plans to join Heat after buyout with Mavericks
- 1:08 AMFox News — Mavericks buy out Klay Thompson’s contract, NBA champion set to join Giannis Antetokounmpo in Miami: report - Fox News
"Klay Thompson is expected to join Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in Miami after clearing waivers following his Mavericks contract buyout.
"Thompson will look to make some noise in the Eastern Conference next to new teammates Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
"Klay Thompson is set join Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in South Beach.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:32 AMMiami Heat officially announce signing of former Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson
Thompson will look to make some noise in the Eastern Conference next to new teammates Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:08 PMReport: Klay Thompson plans to join Heat after buyout with Mavericks
Klay Thompson is set join Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in South Beach.
- Fox NewsAug 22, 2026, 1:08 AMMavericks buy out Klay Thompson’s contract, NBA champion set to join Giannis Antetokounmpo in Miami: report - Fox News
Klay Thompson is expected to join Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in Miami after clearing waivers following his Mavericks contract buyout.
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