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Sunday, August 23, 2026
Mavericks' Klay Thompson buyout opens up a new avenue for a future trade

Klay Thompson's buyout gave the Dallas Mavericks more financial flexibility, potentially opening a new avenue for a future trade.

Lakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for $165M rim runner to pair with Luka Doncic in mega deal

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for some more players to add. In this potential deal, they land someone with NBA Finals experience that will bolster the center room.

Lakers' Luka Doncic future in LA not certain as Nuggets' Nikola Jokic faces similar situation

The Los Angeles Lakers could find themselves in a dangerous spot with Luka Doncic. If things go a certain way, his time as a Laker may not be long.

Checking In On Open Two-Way Spots

Two-way contracts allow NBA teams to carry three extra players in addition to the 15 on their regular season roster. These players generally bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League, but...

Lakers could swap Jaden Hardy for $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion to pair with Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers still have some moves to make. It looks like they are still trying to land a young star in the making to pair with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Heat's Bam Adebayo was in talks with $305M future Hall of Famer before signing Klay Thompson

The Miami Heat signed Klay Thompson over DeMar DeRozan. However, it seems that Bam Adebayo was communicating with the one that didn't sign with Miami.

Klay Thompson forfeits nearly $10 million in Dallas exit for Miami

Klay Thompson leaves $9.8M behind in a Mavericks buyout to chase a championship alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo with the Heat.

Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan turned down Heat after starting role was handed to Klay Thompson

The Miami Heat were linked to DeMar DeRozan and Klay Thompson all summer, but only one signed with them. DeRozan has been reported to not join Miami for the simple fact that they were going to let...

Fresh Klay Thompson report makes his Mavericks tenure look even worse

Klay Thompson didn't want to play with Anthony Davis in 2024, and this was one of the reasons he didn't want to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Less than a year later, he was forced to play with...

Mavericks' Klay Thompson move exposes a problem they still haven't fully solved

The Dallas Mavericks waived Klay Thompson, but losing their best shooter creates another problem for a team still searching for reliable shooting.

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Wings vs. Storm Preview: Dallas looks to finish its series with Seattle with a sweep

The Dallas Wings (21-16) are slated to face the Seattle Storm (7-30) Sunday afternoon at College Park Center. The matchup comes after the Wings’ turnaround win over the Indiana Fever last Thursday...

Mavericks Notes: Thompson, Buyout, Schmitz, Biberovic

In his buyout agreement with the Mavericks, veteran wing Klay Thompson gave back approximately $9.8MM of his $17.5MM salary for 2026/27, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter...

Lakers' Luka Doncic's chemistry with Jaden Hardy is Bronny James' worst nightmare come true

The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to figure out their roster and rotations for the upcoming season. It seems Bronny James could already be doomed.

Klay Thompson must do one thing after Mavs buyout before Draymond Green's '305 aesthetic' warning turns real

Draymond Green warns Klay Thompson to upgrade his famous boat to suit the Miami Heat lifestyle following Klay's official Mavericks contract buyout.

Cooper Flagg’s hilarious reaction to his girlfriend's question has fans saying ‘a new meme just dropped'

Cooper Flagg's hilarious eye-roll at girlfriend Arianna Roberson's funny basketball question sparks a new viral meme amid a busy Mavericks NBA offseason.

Klay Thompson’s 2024 Lakers snub for Mavericks tied to key concern over Anthony Davis

Klay Thompson's buyout from Dallas highlights the irony of his choice over the Lakers, especially after Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic traded teams.

Heat reportedly targeting $19M elite rim protector after agreeing to a deal with Klay Thompson

The Miami Heat are looking to fill one of the last spots on the rotation. They are interested in adding a veteran big man.

7-time NBA All-Star thinks Mavericks' Klay Thompson decision could pay off big for Heat

Joe Johnson explains why Klay Thompson is the perfect fit for the Miami Heat after the Dallas Mavericks buyout and what it means for Miami's title hopes.

Heat give 4-time NBA champion Klay Thompson $13M contract update after Mavericks buyout

The Miami Heat finally won the waiting game for Klay Thompson. Now, they gave him a look into what his contract will look like.

Mavericks' overlooked rookie can help fix one of their biggest weaknesses right away

One of the Dallas Mavericks' biggest weaknesses last season was 3-point shooting, and Tarik Biberovic is going to help them get back on track in this area.

Why the Mavericks couldn’t get more than the smallest slice of salary cap relief for Klay Thompson

After two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson was ultimately reduced to a status ill-fitting with his Hall of Fame career. At the end, Thompson became an asset that the Mavericks...

Marcus Sasser's specialty is poised to give Mavericks' guard rotation a missing weapon

The Dallas Mavericks didn't have a reliable floor-stretching guard last season, and now they have two through Kyrie Irving and Marcus Sasser.

Friday, August 21, 2026
Klay Thompson is seen as the perimeter shooter that the Heat needs for the 2026-27 season

Klay Thompson is now seen as the standout sharpshooter for the Heat.

Mavericks Assistant Coach Phil Handy To Join Sixers

Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy plans to leave Dallas to join the Sixers as an assistant under head coach Nick Nurse, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape (Twitter link). Tony Jones of The...

Luka Doncic gets Chris Evans comparisons with new look

Luka Doncic showed off a new look as he showed his teammates around Slovenia.

Why Klay Thompson needed the Heat as much as the Heat needed him

Klay Thompson's fit with heat is as mutually beneficial as marriages come.

Why Klay Thompson lost his cool with 'casual' fans in heated social media exchange

Klay Thompson responds to fans comparing his career with Ray Allen, defending his championships and 2016 playoff scoring claim.

Mavericks have a clear trade to make after buying out Klay Thompson

The Dallas Mavericks should think about trading Daniel Gafford for a point guard after buying out Klay Thompson.

Report: Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat following Mavs exit

Klay Thompson is close to joining the Miami Heat after having the final year of his contract bought out by the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN reported Friday.

Why Klay Thompson is signing with Heat instead of Lakers, Warriors after Mavericks buyout

Thompson gives the Heat the shooting they so desperately craved following Giannis Antetokounmpo's acquisition.

Sources: Klay set to join Heat after Mavs buyout

Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Mavericks, sources told ESPN.

Mavericks fail to capitalize on Klay Thompson's value as Heat signing looms

The Dallas Mavericks ultimately negotiated a buyout with Klay Thompson so he could sign with the Miami Heat, despite there reportedly being trade interest.

Klay Thompson moving on from the Mavericks is actually a win-win situation

Mavericks' Klay Thompson has agreed to a buyout, and with the Miami Heat planning to sign him, it's a win-win scenario for both sides.

Mavs and Klay Thompson part ways with buyout agreement after two-season stint

Thompson’s two-season run in Dallas comes to an end as the veteran sharpshooter moves into the next chapter of his career.

Mavericks buy-out Klay Thompson

The Dallas Mavericks are buying out veteran guard Klay Thompson, the team announced Friday afternoon. Thompson will become a free agent, and reportedly sign with the Miami Heat. This was a...

Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat after agreeing to buyout with Mavericks, per report

The veteran wing will provide the Heat with much-needed shooting around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo

Klay Thompson Expected To Join Heat After Buyout With Mavericks

The Mavericks have reached a buyout agreement with Klay Thompson, the team announced in a press release. The veteran wing is expected to sign with the Heat after he clears waivers, sources tell...

Former NBA Champion claims 6-foot-6 Kyrie Irving would top Michael Jordan with ‘no weakness’

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague explains why a hypothetical 6-foot-6 version of Kyrie Irving would clear his only weakness and surpass Michael Jordan.

Klay Thompson’s next team 'essentially a done deal' as Mavericks buyout looms

The Heat pass on Bradley Beal and DeMar DeRozan to save financial assets for Klay Thompson as they await an inevitable Mavericks contract buyout.

Luka Doncic keeps Lakers near top of surprising 2030 NBA projection

The Lakers lack premium draft capital, but Luka Doncic’s presence was enough to place them third in The Sporting News’ 2030 NBA projection.

ESPN's Morez Johnson Jr. predictions hint that the Mavericks struck gold

Morez Johnson Jr. was voted to make a big impact on winning for the Dallas Mavericks this season by ESPN. Their poll results show that Dallas made a great decision by drafting him.

Lakers predicted to trade for $60M elite defender, former first-rounder to pair with Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers still need to add to the roster. In this potential deal, they get a former first round pick to pair with Luka Doncic.

Mavs buy out Klay Thompson, who could join Heat after Doncic trade wrecked Dallas tenure

The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have agreed on a contract buyout, ending a two-year tenure that was wrecked by the shocking trade of Luka Doncic. Thompson intends to sign with the Miami...

Santi Aldama to miss FIBA World Cup qualifiers

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Santi Aldama early in the offseason to give them some additional versatility in the form of a big that can shoot. Daniel Gafford is not a deep threat, and although...

Gina Miller wants to “help people fall in love with the Dallas Mavericks again”

“I’ll be real clear. Repair the relationship with the media,” Gina Miller said. She was hired by the Dallas Mavericks last November as chief communications officer to try to rebuild some of the...

Blazers are the perfect trade partners for the Mavericks after a wild offseason

There may be some fascinating trade opportunities between the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trail Blazers thanks to Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe.

Mavericks have a clear answer to their roster crunch (it's not trading Klay Thompson)

The Dallas Mavericks should trade Daniel Gafford to address their roster crunch rather than Klay Thompson.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Wings vs. Fever Recap: Dallas breaks free from funk in 91-85 win over Indiana

DALLAS, TX — Jessica Shepard dominated the first half for the Dallas Wings (21-16), then Arike Ogunbowale took over down the stretch as the Wings put together their best game in more than a month...

Dallas Mavericks fans are split on PJ Washington

Over the weekend, Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington spoke with Kevin Gray of DLLS Sports and told him that he was very confident he’d be with the team for the start of the 2026-27 regular...

Nuggets’ blockbuster trade blunder opens massive door for Mavericks in West

The Nuggets trade Peyton Watson, weakening their defense against Kyrie Irving and Mavericks star Cooper Flagg ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. 

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