Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson is preparing to sign with the Miami Heat upon clearing waivers with the Dallas Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Thompson, who signed a 3-year, $50 million deal with the Mavericks in 2024, will have his remaining $17.5 million bought out by the Mavericks. Charania said that acquiring Thompson was one of Miami’s top priorities of the offseason, as the franchise look to bolster its roster around former MVP Giannis Antentokounpo
Thompson and the Mavericks
navigated a buyout from his $17.5 million expiring salary after the four-time NBA champion made it clear to Dallas that he wanted to play for a contender. The Heat made one of the NBA’s all-time greatest shooters their top free agent priority this summer to surround Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo and waited nearly two months on his release.
Over 69 appearances during the 2025-2026 season, Thompson averaged 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 21.7 minutes per game, while shooting 38.3% from beyond the 3-point arc.
