Klay Thompson reaches buyout agreement with Mavericks, expected to join Heat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have reportedly reached a buyout agreement, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent. Thompson, a four-time NBA champion, played two seasons with the Mavericks, averaging 12.9 points per game. After his buyout, Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat, where former NBA All-Star Joe Johnson believes he will enhance the team's chances for a championship with his shooting ability and experience.
- •Thompson spent 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors.
- •He averaged 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in the 2025-26 season.
- •Mavericks president Masai Ujiri praised Thompson's contributions before the buyout.
- •Joe Johnson endorses Thompson as a perfect fit for Miami's style of play.
- •Thompson is regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — 7-time NBA All-Star thinks Mavericks' Klay Thompson decision could pay off big for Heat
"Joe Johnson explains why Klay Thompson is the perfect fit for the Miami Heat after the Dallas Mavericks buyout and what it means for Miami's title hopes.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Aug 22, 2026, 4:15 PMKlay Thompson’s 2024 Lakers snub for Mavericks tied to key concern over Anthony Davis- NBA•Aug 22, 2026, 4:03 PMHeat reportedly targeting $19M elite rim protector after agreeing to a deal with Klay Thompson
- NBA•Aug 22, 2026, 3:26 PMKlay Thompson Will Sign With Heat After Buyout Agreement With Mavericks
NBA•Aug 22, 2026, 2:08 PMReport: Klay Thompson plans to join Heat after buyout with Mavericks- NBA•Aug 22, 2026, 1:00 PMIra Winderman: Never too late for the Heat to take their time
NBA•Aug 22, 2026, 12:10 PMRanking Phoenix Suns Starting Five by Importance in 2026–27 Season