Klay Thompson joins Heat after Mavericks buyout
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Klay Thompson has agreed a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks and is moving to the Miami Heat, where he is expected to join Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in a new star trio. The Mavericks announced the buyout on Friday, and reports said Thompson would complete the move once the process was finalized. Thompson then announced on Sunday that he had signed a two-year deal with Miami reportedly worth US$13 million. Miami president Pat Riley said the four-time NBA champion's all-round game and experience made him an ideal fit for the team's title push
Key Points
- Thompson reached a buyout agreement with Dallas last Friday, ending his stint with the Mavericks after joining from the Golden State Warriors in 2024.
- ESPN reporting cited by Sing Tao said Thompson would sign with Miami after the buyout process, on a two-year US$13 million contract
- Sing Tao reported the second year of Thompson's new Heat contract is a player option, adding flexibility to the veteran shooter's next move
- In two seasons with Dallas, Thompson played 141 games and averaged 12.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists, shooting 38.7% from three
- am730 said Thompson owns a 41% career three-point rate and the NBA single-game record of 14 made threes, underscoring his long-range pedigree
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong NBA fans, the move reshapes the Eastern Conference picture by giving Miami another proven perimeter scorer alongside two established stars. It also adds intrigue to the Heat's aggressive offseason, after the club brought in Giannis Antetokounmpo by trade and signed Tim Hardaway Jr. to strengthen its rotation