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Klay Thompson's Mavericks Exit Could Lead To One Great Thing

Klay Thompson is no longer with the Dallas Mavericks, as the two sides agreed to a buyout on Friday afternoon, clearing the way for the sharpshooter to sign a two-year, $11.5 million deal with the Miami Heat on Sunday.

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Klay Thompson gave up a huge amount of money in Mavericks buyout

Klay Thompson was really ready to move on from the Dallas Mavericks. The five-time NBA All-Star Thompson formally got bought out by the Mavericks earlier this week.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / August 22

Mavericks GM on Klay Thompson buyout: ‘I don’t want to get into too much of the nitty-gritty’

The Mavericks have moved on from Klay Thompson. Exactly how they got there? New general manager Mike Schmitz isn’t saying much. Schmitz addressed Thompson’s buyout during an appearance on 1310 The Ticket, shortly after Dallas announced the agreement Friday.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 22

Former NBA player Jeff Teague drops wild Kyrie Irving-Michael Jordan take

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague believes Kyrie Irving could have surpassed Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant as an individual player if the Dallas Mavericks star stood 6-foot-6.

Klay Thompson News / EssentiallySports / August 22

'Way Bigger Loss Than Klay Thompson': Dallas Writer Reacts to 3-Time NBA Champion Leaving Mavericks

Reports indicate Klay Thompson is on the verge of officially signing with the Miami Heat, though that news was quickly pushed aside by a fresh blow to Dallas.

NBA News / HITC / August 22

Details of Klay Thompson’s expected contract with Miami Heat revealed after Dallas Mavericks buyout

Following his mutual agreement to walk away from the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson is set to sign a two-year deal with the Miami Heat. Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors to compete at the highest level.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / August 22

Mavs Star Makes Disappointing Comment as Klay Thompson Agrees to Join Heat After Dallas Buyout

The Dallas Mavericks are going through another major roster shakeup, and Klay Thompson is the latest veteran caught in the middle of it. On August 21, Dallas reached a buyout agreement with the five-time All-Star, clearing the way for him to join the Miami Heat.

Naji Marshall News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 21

ESPN Grades Naji Marshall Extension, Raises Dallas Mavericks Shooting Concern

DALLAS — On Thursday, ESPN graded signings and extensions from this summer’s NBA free agency, touching on the 3-year, $52.2 million deal between the Dallas Mavericks and Naji Marshall .

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 21

‘On The Radar For Some Time’: Mike Schmitz Explains Why Dallas Mavericks Added Tarik Biberović

DALLAS — The Memphis Grizzlies drafted Tarik Biberović 56th overall in 2023, but he stayed with Fenerbahçe instead of coming over to the NBA. His draft rights were acquired by the Dallas Mavericks in the six-team trade that also involved Santi Aldama and Marcus Sasser.

Klay Thompson News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 21

Projecting The Mavericks' Starting Lineup After Klay Thompson's Exit

The Klay Thompson era in Dallas is officially over, as it was announced on Friday afternoon that he had reached a buyout agreement with the Mavericks and plans to sign with the Miami Heat upon clearing waivers.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / August 21

Mavericks Assistant Coach Phil Handy To Join Sixers

Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy plans to leave Dallas to join the Sixers as an assistant under head coach Nick Nurse, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21

Klay Thompson follows in Ray Allen's footsteps to Miami Heat

At age 36, Thompson isn't the same player he once was. But he's a year younger than Ray Allen was when he joined the Heat in 2012, which led to an NBA title.

Klay Thompson has chosen a new team after being bought out by Mavericks

The '200 or more three-pointers in 2022-23' quiz

Klay Thompson News / Hoops Wire / August 21

Klay Thompson expected to join Heat after Mavericks buyout

Klay Thompson wanted another chance to chase a championship. It appears he’ll get one in Miami. The Mavericks have reached a buyout agreement with Thompson, the team announced Friday, and the veteran guard is expected to sign with the Heat after clearing waivers, according to multiple reports.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 21

What is the Mavericks' Biggest Remaining Need Entering the 2026-27 Season?

The Dallas Mavericks look like an entirely new franchise, as they have a new president of basketball operations, a new general manager, a new head coach, and a lot of new players.

Kyrie Irving News / EssentiallySports / August 20

'Better Than Michael Jordan': NBA Champion Drops Wild Kyrie Irving Take After Mavs Star’s Confession

Kyrie Irving has spent more than a decade establishing a 23.7-point-per-game and 5.6-assist-per-game career average along with just one championship ring in his career.

Santi Aldama News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Aldama Out For WC Qualifiers, Expected To Be Ready For Mavs’ Camp

New Mavericks forward Santi Aldama won’t suit up for Spain in the World Cup qualifying games taking place later in August, the national team confirmed on Wednesday (Twitter link; hat tip to Eurohoops).

Kyrie Irving News / Fadeaway World / August 19

Kyrie Irving Reacts To His Own Highlights: 'Y’all Will Never See Another Player Like Me'

The modern era of the NBA has seen the rise of several prominent players, with the scoring guards emerging as one of the more exciting archetypes. From players like Allen Iverson to Stephen Curry, there have been many notable figures in this category.

Dallas Mavericks News / TWSN / August 19

Dereck Lively Faces a Career-Defining Season With the Dallas Mavericks

As the Dallas Mavericks start to prepare for the 2026 season and ramp up their offseason; they are still waiting for one key player to return to the court and practices, and that is Dereck Lively.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13

Who's the boss? Luka Doncic gets fifth owner in five years

This era of NBA basketball features plenty of player movement, with superstars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant changing teams multiple times over their career. Sometimes, it's the bosses who keep changing, as Luka Doncic discovered again this week.

Big update emerges on Mark Cuban’s lawsuit against Patrick Dumont

Did Lakers leave money on the table keeping Jeanie Buss in charge?

Biggest questions after stunning Lakers sale to Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger

The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13