Klay Thompson seeks buyout from Mavericks to join Lakers with Doncic

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Klay Thompson seeks buyout from Mavericks to join Lakers with Doncic
Summary

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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Status Watch
  • •Thompson may be bought out by the Mavericks soon.
  • •He opted for Dallas over a larger deal with the Lakers in 2024.
  • •Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers months after Thompson's signing.
  • •Mavericks have explored trades for Thompson but found no deals.
  • •Thompson averages 12.9 points over two seasons with Dallas.
Latest Updates
  • 8:09 AMYahoo Sports — Dallas Mavericks reportedly have Los Angeles Lakers reason for delaying Klay Thompson buyout
  • 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson Lakers rumor draws nostalgic reaction from Kobe Bryant's ex-teammate
  • 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson's 21 games with Luka Doncic make strong Lakers reunion case
  • 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson eyeing reunion with Luka Doncic on the Lakers after 2024 mistake to join Mavericks
What they're saying
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Klay Thompson might get bought out by the Dallas Mavericks after joining the franchise in 2024 to play alongside Luka Doncic. Thompson rejected a bigger contract from the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 free agency to join the then-reigning Western Conference champions to play alongside Doncic for a fifth championship.

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Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks looked set to move on from one another, but there seems to be a specific reason he hasn’t been bought out just yet. Klay Thompson signed with the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.

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Klay Thompson's numbers alongside Luka Doncic in Dallas are fueling fresh buzz about a Lakers reunion before a possible trade or buyout.

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