Klay Thompson Signs 2-Year, $11.5 Million Heat Deal After Mavericks Buyout
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 23
Klay Thompson Signs 2-Year, $11.5 Million Heat Deal After Mavericks Buyout
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 23
Summary
Miami announced Sunday night that Klay Thompson signed after clearing waivers, completing a two-year, $11.5 million move that includes a player option in year two and a 15% trade kicker.
Dallas made Thompson available through a Friday buyout after a disappointing two-season stint in which the 36-year-old averaged a career-low 11.7 points last season and shifted to a bench role.
Thompson gives a revamped Heat roster another elite spacer for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo; he is a career 40.9% 3-point shooter and ranks fourth in NBA history with 2,899 made 3s.
Miami has also added Bobby Portis and Tim Hardaway Jr. as it tries to contend in a crowded East, with Thompson set to face the Mavericks again on Oct. 26.