Miami Heat eye Klay Thompson as Mavericks weigh trade options
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:11 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Klay Thompson remains with the Dallas Mavericks as the Miami Heat show interest in acquiring him. Following LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami is shifting focus to potential free-agent targets like Thompson, who is in the final year of his contract. However, the Mavericks are currently uninterested in a buyout and may seek a trade instead. Thompson averaged 12 points per game last season and is seen as a valuable asset for Dallas. The Mavericks are exploring trade possibilities but have not finalized any deals. Miami, meanwhile, is not inclined to give up draft picks in a potential trade.
- •Klay Thompson is still with the Dallas Mavericks.
- •Miami Heat are interested in Thompson amid roster changes.
- •Mavericks prefer trade over a contract buyout for Thompson.
- •Thompson averaged 12 points per game last season.
- •Trade discussions for Thompson have yet to result in a deal.
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Miami Heat Get Major Klay Thompson Free Agency Update After New Report
"Klay Thompson is still a Dallas Maverick, and the Miami Heat is still waiting for him to shake free. The wait could be a while. After LeBron James signed with the rival Philadelphia 76ers, the Heat turned its attention to a new direction. The team looked deeply into the free agent market and tabbed DeMar DeRozan […] The post Miami Heat Get Major Klay Thompson Free Agency Update After New Report appeared first on HEAVY.
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