Klay Thompson plans to join Miami Heat after Mavericks buyout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:08 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 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.
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Klay Thompson plans to join Heat after buyout with Mavericks
"Klay Thompson is set join Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in South Beach.
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