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Dallas Mavericks Are Resisting A Buyout With Klay Thompson As Multiple Teams Show Interest

The summer of 2026 has come with plenty of player movement already, and there may still be more left to see. In Dallas, as the Mavericks continue their full-blown rebuild, the status of NBA veteran and four-time champion Klay Thompson has become increasingly doubtful.

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Mark Cuban is looking to buy a stake in 1 major NFL team

Mark Cuban is hoping to expand his ownership portfolio even further. The Dallas Mavericks minority owner Cuban is a name to watch as a potential investor in the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reported this week.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 4

Mavericks' Klay Thompson Claps Back At Rockets' Kevin Durant

Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant used to be teammates on the Golden State Warriors, but now that they've moved on to other destinations, they may not be so friendly.

Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 4

Cooper Flagg May Have Played a Hand in Mavericks' Latest Extension

The Dallas Mavericks announced over the weekend that they had extended Naji Marshall on a three-year contract worth $52.2 million. It's on a declining scale, and while it's nearly double his current salary, he is still trade-eligible if the right offer comes through.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Vsevolod Ishchenko News / Mavs Moneyball / August 4

Vsevolod Ishchenko is rumored to be staying overseas for the 2026-27 season

Vsevolod Ishchenko was the #56 pick in the NBA Draft this past June, selected by the Chicago Bulls. In rapid succession, his rights moved to the Los Angeles Lakers for cash considerations, then on to the Dallas Mavericks, also for cash considerations.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Klay Thompson News / AirJordanChronicles / August 4

Could Klay Thompson Finally Join the Lakers? Latest Report Fuels Speculation

Klay Thompson, guard for the Dallas Mavericks, once turned down Los Angeles for a shot at another title. That title never came, and now the door back home appears to be creaking open again.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Klay Thompson claps back at Kevin Durant's take on 76ers-Warriors

Klay Thompson had something to say about former Golden State Warriors teammate Kevin Durant’s insinuation that the current Philadelphia 76ers are better than the Warriors teams he helped lead to two NBA championships.

Kings linked to two All-Star guards to mentor Darius Acuff Jr.

Zach LaVine reportedly pulled a cold move on the Kings

Pistons' offer to Jalen Duren has been revealed

Lakers are in 'advanced discussions' to trade for former lottery pick

Chris Bosh says he nearly died from his recent health scare

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / August 4

How the Dallas Mavericks depth-chart shakes out 2 months from training camp

The Dallas Mavericks have made a multitude of changes so far this offseason with much of the roster being reformed. With a roster full of tall, versatile players, it makes slotting players into defined positions very difficult.

NBA News / HITC / August 4

Klay Thompson eyeing reunion with Luka Doncic on the Lakers after 2024 mistake to join Mavericks

Klay Thompson might get bought out by the Dallas Mavericks after joining the franchise in 2024 to play alongside Luka Doncic. Thompson rejected a bigger contract from the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 free agency to join the then-reigning Western Conference champions to play alongside Doncic for a fifth championship.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Report: Klay Thompson would love to end up in one place

Klay Thompson may be longing for a return to the West Coast. The Dallas Mavericks veteran sharpshooter Thompson would “welcome” a return to Los Angeles, Christian Clark of The Athletic reported on Monday.

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Naji Marshall News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 3

Did the Dallas Mavericks Make the Right Decision to Extend Naji Marshall?

The Dallas Mavericks announced on Sunday that they extended Naji Marshall on a three-year, $52.2 million deal, which is fully guaranteed through 2030. Marshall was set to enter the final year of his contract, worth a little more than $9 million, but Masai Ujiri has decided to keep Marshall around, at least for now.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 4

Jerry Jones names interesting candidate for Cowboys ownership

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most valuable franchises in sports. Whether they win, tie or lose, they'll always be at the center of the conversation, and the value will continue to skyrocket for as long as that's the case.

George Pickens puts Cowboys on notice with new contract talks

Cowboys can't ignore CeeDee Lamb's take on George Pickens

Cowboys improved where they absolutely needed to this offseason

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 4

Lakers Reporter Reveals Advanced Talks for 27YO Mavericks Star Amid Klay Thompson Buzz

PJ Washington signed a four-year, $90 million extension with Dallas in the summer of 2025. It was assumed that alongside cornerstone Cooper Flagg, he would help in the Mavericks’ rebuild after losing Luka Doncic.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 4

Lakers are in 'advanced discussions' to trade for former lottery pick

The Lakers are looking to build their new roster around Luka Doncic.

Lakers may have a Plan B for Jonathan Kuminga

LeBron James reveals backup plan if hard times ever hit

Mavericks lock down Naji Marshall with three-year extension

Eastern Conference team continues to be potential Kevin Durant suitor

Celtics might pull off shocking Stephen Curry blockbuster trade

Klay Thompson News / Hoops Wire / August 3

Mavericks exploring Klay Thompson trade; Heat viewed as possible suitor

Klay Thompson’s time with the Mavericks may be nearing an end. That’s because Dallas has explored trade possibilities involving the five-time All-Star, multiple rival-team sources told Christian Clark of The Athletic.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / August 3

Mavericks Exploring Klay Thompson Trade

The Mavericks have explored their trade options involving Klay Thompson, multiple sources with rival teams tell Christian Clark of The Athletic. Clark hears that Thompson would like to play in Los Angeles, where he lived for a while as a child and still owns a home.

Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 3

Mavericks fans will love Cooper Flagg already loading up for Year 2

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg will enter his sophomore season with an entirely different mindset. Last year, he started as an unassuming newcomer in the background, trying to learn the ropes from his veteran teammates.

PJ Washington News / Hoops Wire / August 3

Lakers, Mavericks discussing PJ Washington trade?

P.J. Washington has been linked to the Lakers for much of the offseason. Those links may be worth watching a little more closely. Marc Jacobs of Lakers Film Studio reported that Los Angeles and the Mavericks have held “advanced discussions” involving Washington.

Naji Marshall News / Field Level Media / August 2

Mavericks sign F Naji Marshall to multi-year contract extension

The Dallas Mavericks announced Sunday that they signed forward Naji Marshall to a multi-year contract extension, keeping one of their most versatile contributors in place following his best NBA season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / August 2