Miami Heat target Klay Thompson while facing Mavericks trade challenge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:37 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Miami Heat have shifted their focus to Klay Thompson in free agency after LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. With the aim of pairing Thompson with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, the Heat are opting to avoid other guard options. Thompson is still under contract with the Mavericks and has a significant salary, complicating potential buyout talks. The Mavericks prefer a trade, but currently, no viable package exists between the teams. The Heat are remaining patient, possibly risking losing other options while they pursue Thompson.
- •Miami pivots to Klay Thompson after LeBron James leaves for Philadelphia.
- •Thompson, under contract with Dallas, makes $17.5 million this season.
- •Mavericks prefer a trade over a buyout, complicating the process.
- •Heat reluctant to target other options while waiting for Thompson.
- •Three-time champion Thompson would add critical shooting to the Heat lineup.
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Heat’s 'obsession' with Klay Thompson faces Mavericks roadblock
"Heat pursue Klay Thompson in free agency after LeBron James joins the 76ers, but Mavericks trade roadblock stalls the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo plan.
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