Mavericks eye Nikola Jovic in potential Klay Thompson trade with Heat

The Dallas Mavericks are exploring a trade for Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic as they negotiate Klay Thompson's future. With Thompson's $17.5 million contract in its final year, Dallas needs a real player in return rather than a simple salary dump. Jovic's $16.2 million salary aligns well for a direct swap, fitting into the Mavericks' plans to build around rookie Cooper Flagg. Miami has shown significant interest in Thompson, fueling discussions for a potential trade that could involve draft assets as well.

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