Mavs buy out Klay Thompson, who could join Heat after Doncic trade wrecked Dallas tenure
Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have reached an agreement on a contract buyout, concluding a two-year stint that was marred by the surprising trade of Luka Doncic. Thompson plans to join the Miami Heat if he clears waivers, according to sources. With Doncic's departure, the Mavericks failed to make the playoffs in both of Thompson's seasons, after he joined the team in a sign-and-trade with Golden State.
The trio of Doncic, Thompson, and Kyrie Irving was expected to be a powerhouse, but Doncic's trade to the Lakers and Irving's ACL injury derailed those plans. Thompson, a five-time All-Star, averaged 12.9 points and shot 39% from three in his two seasons with the Mavericks, while his career averages are 19.6 points and 41% from beyond the arc.
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