Klay Thompson remains with Dallas
Klay Thompson remains under contract with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2026 to 2027 season. Miami has reported interest, but neither franchise has announced a trade, release, buyout, or completed agreement involving the veteran guard.
Thompson averaged 11.7 points across 69 games during 2025 to 2026, while Dallas finished 26-56. His reduced role and expiring contract have placed him within active offseason trade discussions this summer.
Chad Johnson fuels Miami talk
Former NFL receiver Chad Johnson said Thompson would join Miami during a discussion with Shannon Sharpe. Johnson claimed he was not supposed to reveal the information, but he presented no evidence supporting that prediction.
No official team announcement or established NBA report has confirmed Johnson’s statement. Separate reporting links Miami with Thompson and says Dallas may move him, leaving his destination unsettled as offseason decisions continue.
Klay Thompson’s contract matters
Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million contract after Golden State sent him to Dallas through a six-team transaction in July 2024. His scheduled salary for 2026 to 2027 is about $17.5 million.
The expiring agreement limits Dallas’ long-term commitment and may appeal to teams seeking financial flexibility. Any trade would require an acceptable salary structure and approval from every participating franchise under NBA transaction rules.
Klay Thompson’s numbers declined
Thompson played 69 games from 2025 to 2026 and made eight starts. He averaged 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 21.7 minutes while converting 39.3% of his field-goal attempts.
He also made 38.3% of his 3-point attempts, preserving value as an outside scorer despite lower production. Those figures explain why teams in need of perimeter offense may still consider the 36-year-old guard.
Dallas changed Thompson’s role
Dallas used Thompson mainly as a reserve from 2025 to 2026. He made 188 3-pointers from the bench, the NBA’s second-highest total, and started only eight of his 69 appearances.
Thompson recorded 15 reserve games with at least five made 3-pointers and eight with at least six. Those totals show that he retained high-volume scoring ability during shorter appearances despite a reduced role.
Klay Thompson reached milestones
Thompson reached 17,000 career points against Utah on January 17, 2026. Two days earlier, he passed Damian Lillard to claim fourth place on the NBA’s career list for made 3-pointers.
He finished the season with 2,899 career 3-pointers and completed his 10th campaign with at least 200. Stephen Curry remains the only player with more seasons containing 200 made 3-pointers.
Klay Thompson brings title experience
Thompson won four NBA championships and earned five NBA All-Star selections during 13 seasons with Golden State. He played beside Stephen Curry before joining Dallas through a six-team transaction in July 2024.
His record includes extensive regular-season and playoff experience, though his recent production lags behind his career peak. Any acquiring team would add a veteran outside scorer rather than the player from Golden State’s championship years.
Miami acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo
Miami acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from Milwaukee in a transaction completed during July 2026. Miami sent four players, three first-round selections, one first-round swap, and one second-round choice.
Antetokounmpo joins Bam Adebayo in Miami’s frontcourt after spending 13 seasons with Milwaukee. His interior scoring can draw defenders toward the basket, creating potential outside opportunities within Miami’s half-court offense.
Miami needs perimeter accuracy
Thompson’s 38.3% accuracy from deep would add a proven option around Antetokounmpo and Adebayo. Defenders often move toward strong interior scorers, leaving more room for reliable perimeter players beyond the arc.
This fit remains a projection rather than evidence of a completed deal. Miami must weigh age, salary, defense, and rotation balance before deciding whether Thompson matches the roster built around its new frontcourt.
Miami added Tim Hardaway Jr.
Miami signed Tim Hardaway Jr. to a reported one-year, $6.5 million contract after acquiring Antetokounmpo. Hardaway averaged 13.5 points and made 40.7% of his 3-point attempts with Denver last season.
Hardaway led NBA reserves with 205 made 3-pointers from 2025 to 2026. Adding Thompson would give Miami another veteran outside scorer, although the franchise has not announced any transaction involving him.
Dallas features Cooper Flagg
Dallas finished 2025 to 2026 with a 26-56 record. Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks in total points, rebounds, assists, and steals during his rookie season, establishing a clear foundation for the roster.
Thompson enters the final year of his contract as Flagg begins his second season. A trade may create additional rotation minutes or financial flexibility, but Dallas has not publicly detailed a related development plan.
Dallas may trade or buy out Thompson
Current reporting says Dallas prefers to trade Thompson but may consider a contract buyout. A trade may return players or assets, while a completed buyout would allow him to enter the available-player market.
Neither option guarantees Miami as Thompson’s destination. He remains under contract with Dallas, and no official announcement has confirmed a trade, release, buyout, or agreement with another NBA franchise this offseason.
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Klay Thompson’s future remains unsettled
Miami’s reported interest has not produced a confirmed transaction. Thompson remains listed on Dallas’ official roster, while Miami’s current team list does not include the four-time champion and five-time NBA All-Star.
Johnson’s statement, therefore, remains an unverified prediction rather than a confirmation of Thompson’s destination. An official team announcement or NBA transaction record would establish any future change to his current Dallas status.
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