planoweekly.news traced Klay Thompson from Splash Brother arrival to Friday's buyout. Aubrey readers get that tenure arc without new speculation.
Thompson joined Dallas from Golden State in a 2024 sign-and-trade after 13 Warriors seasons, four titles, and five All-Star selections, ESPN and the AP noted. On Friday the Mavericks agreed to buy out the final $17.5 million season of his three-year deal (ESPN, Dallas Morning News, USA TODAY Sports).
The AP summarized how the original Doncic-Irving-Thompson vision collapsed after the Doncic trade, Irving's ACL injury, and the Anthony Davis flip, with Thompson coming off the bench for most of last season in the Cooper Flagg era.
The on-court ledger
Across two Dallas seasons Thompson played 141 games with 80 starts and averaged 12.9 points on 40.3% shooting from the field and 38.7% from three, the Dallas Morning News reported. He sits at 2,899 career three-pointers, fourth all-time behind Stephen Curry, James Harden, and Ray Allen, after passing Damian Lillard last season (ESPN/AP/DMN).
Waivers still control the next line
ESPN's Shams Charania said Thompson plans a two-year, nearly $13 million Heat contract with a player option after clearing waivers. The AP's person familiar with his plans pointed to Miami and a possible Sunday signing if unclaimed. Until then, the accurate status is buyout agreed — not Heat signed.
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