Klay Thompson gave up almost $10 million personally to leave the Mavericks and join the Heat

New Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson had to make a significant personal sacrifice to get the move he wanted in the 2026 offseason. Thompson bet on the Dallas Mavericks to help him become a five-time champion in the summer of 2024, with the franchise fresh off a Finals run and led by a 25-year-old superstar, Luka Doncic.

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