Klay Thompson to sign two-year deal with Miami Heat

22/08/202608:10

Miami Heat

The four-time NBA champion has chosen Miami after his Mavericks buyout, agreeing to a deal worth nearly $13 million

Klay Thompson plans to sign a two-year, nearly $13 million contract with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers following his buyout with the Dallas Mavericks. The deal includes a player option for the second season.

The 36-year-old reportedly requested his release from Dallas to compete for a championship, walking away from the final year of his $17.5 million contract. Thompson averaged 12.9 points while shooting 38.7% from three over two seasons with the Mavericks.

Fourth on the NBA’s all-time three-pointers list with 2,899, Thompson will add shooting and championship experience to a Miami roster built around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

Klay working out in Miami immediately after signing with the Heat 🔥

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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 22, 2026