Portland Trail Blazers consider Klay Thompson to improve perimeter shooting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers are evaluating a potential acquisition of Klay Thompson to address their need for improved perimeter shooting. With the team's three-point shooting percentage ranked second worst in the NBA last season at 34.3%, Thompson could provide a significant boost. Currently with the Dallas Mavericks, Thompson is rumored to be available due to interest from other teams, particularly the Miami Heat. The Mavericks prefer to trade Thompson rather than risk losing him to a buyout. The Blazers' front office, led by GM Joe Cronin, is urged to explore this opportunity to strengthen their roster ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Portland ranked second worst in the NBA for three-point shooting last season.
- •Klay Thompson averaged 38.3% shooting from beyond the arc last season.
- •Thompson's status with the Mavericks is uncertain as trade rumors surface.
- •Miami Heat are among the teams interested in acquiring Thompson.
- •GM Joe Cronin is encouraged to pursue potential trade options for Thompson.
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — If Klay Thompson is Available, the Trail Blazers Should Call
"Portland’s anemic perimeter shooting remains a glaring weakness. As Dallas weighs trade options for the veteran marksman, Joe Cronin must strike to inject championship-caliber spacing into the rotation.
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