A former Forever Warrior is on the move, again.Klay Thompson, who spent the last two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks after 13 unforgettable years with Golden State, intends to sign with the Miami Heat upon clearing waivers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday. BREAKING: Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after he clears waivers upon a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/jV40iKTyEz
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 21, 2026 This comes after it was announced that Thompson and the Mavericks reached a buyout agreement, making the four-time NBA champion an unrestricted free agent.
Exploring the open market apparently didn’t last very long for Thompson, as he’ll pack his bags for South Beach and join the Eastern Conference for the first time in his NBA career.
Thompson averaged 12.9 points on 40.3-percent shooting from the field and 38.7 percent from 3-point range in 141 games (80 starts) with Dallas.
“Klay is one of the great players and competitors of his generation, and we are grateful for everything he...