Klay Thompson seeks buyout from Mavericks to join Lakers with Doncic

Klay Thompson may be nearing a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, following a disappointing tenure since joining in 2024. After rejecting a lucrative offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to align with Luka Doncic, who has since been traded to the Lakers, Thompson finds himself on a non-Playoff Mavericks team. Sources indicate that the Mavericks have unsuccessfully sought a trade for the 36-year-old swingman, while Thompson is reportedly interested in returning to Los Angeles or potentially joining the Miami Heat. His two-season performance includes an average of 12.9 points with a 38.7% shooting rate from three-point range.

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