Category: Dallas Mavericks

BREAKING: Klay Thompson Nearing Mavericks Buyout, Expected to Join Lakers

Brandon King

One of the biggest moves of the NBA offseason appears to be on the verge of becoming official. According to The Athletic, Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks are nearing a buyout agreement that would pave the way for the four-time NBA champion to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Once the buyout is finalized, Thompson is expected to sign with Los Angeles after clearing waivers. The move would give the Lakers another accomplished veteran and one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. Even in the later stages of his…

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Miami Heat Waiting on Klay Thompson Buyout, Preserving $7 Million Exception: Report

Brandon King

The Miami Heat are taking a patient approach in their pursuit of veteran guard Klay Thompson. According to a report from the Miami Herald, the Heat are waiting to see whether Thompson can negotiate a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks rather than attempting to acquire him via trade. The strategy would allow Miami to add one of the NBA’s most accomplished shooters without surrendering valuable players or draft assets. The report also states that Miami intends to preserve the roughly $7 million remaining from its mid-level exception. By keeping that…

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Klay Thompson to Miami? Heat Emerge as Potential Landing Spot If Mavericks Guard Hits Buyout Market

Brandon King

The future of Klay Thompson in Dallas could become one of the biggest storylines of the NBA offseason. According to reports, if the Mavericks are unable to find a trade partner for Thompson, his representation could push for a buyout agreement — potentially opening the door for one of the league’s contenders to add a proven veteran shooter. One team reportedly generating mutual interest is the Miami Heat. A move to Miami would immediately create one of the most intriguing potential fits in the NBA. Thompson’s greatest strength has always…

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Mavericks Reportedly Seeking Trade for Klay Thompson, No Buyout Planned

Brandon King

The Dallas Mavericks are actively exploring trade possibilities involving veteran guard Klay Thompson, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Stein reports that while Dallas is seeking a trade for the four-time NBA champion, the organization has no plans to negotiate a buyout of Thompson’s $17.5 million expiring contract. Instead, the Mavericks appear intent on finding a deal that provides value while creating greater roster flexibility. Thompson joined the Mavericks with hopes of helping Dallas remain in championship contention alongside its core. However in the aftermath of the devastating injuries that…

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Khris Middleton Returns to Wizards on Three-Year, $17.6 Million Sign-and-Trade Deal

Brandon King

The Washington Wizards are bringing back a familiar veteran presence. According to Shams Charania, veteran forward Khris Middleton has agreed to a three-year, $17.6 million sign-and-trade contract with the Wizards, marking his return to Washington after spending parts of the previous two seasons with the franchise. Middleton, a 14-year NBA veteran, gives the Wizards an experienced leader as the organization continues to develop its young core. Known for his steady scoring, playmaking, and championship pedigree, the three-time All-Star brings valuable leadership to a roster centered around emerging talent. The 33-year-old…

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Dusty May Set to Become Mavericks Head Coach, Leaving Michigan

Brandon King

Just months after leading Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball to a national championship, Dusty May is reportedly making the jump to the NBA. According to reports from Adam Schefter , Shams Charania and Pete Thamel of ESPN, May is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, ending a highly successful two-year run in Ann Arbor. The opportunity to coach reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg reportedly played a major role in May’s decision.   May transformed Michigan into a powerhouse almost immediately after…

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D’Angelo Russell Opts Into $6 Million Player Option, But Buyout Rumors Persist

Brandon King

D’Angelo Russell has made his decision. The veteran guard has exercised his $6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, keeping him under contract with the Washington Wizards. While the move guarantees Russell another year of NBA salary, it may not guarantee his future in Washington. Russell’s tenure with the Wizards has been anything but conventional. Acquired by Washington in February as part of the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to the nation’s capital, Russell never reported to the team following the deal. The Wizards and Russell reportedly explored…

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Klay Thompson Open to Warriors Reunion if Mavericks Explore Trade Market

Brandon King

A stunning possibility could be brewing ahead of the NBA offseason. According to multiple league reports, Klay Thompson would be open to returning to the Golden State Warriors should the Dallas Mavericks decide to explore trade options involving the veteran sharpshooter. The prospect of a reunion was first highlighted in an ESPN feature from Anthony Slater and Tim MacMahon, with additional league insiders suggesting that Golden State is viewed as Thompson’s preferred destination—and potentially the only team he would seriously consider if moved. Thompson’s departure from Golden State last summer…

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Kyrie Irving’s Return to the Court Offers Encouraging Signs

Brandon King

For the first time in what feels like an eternity for Dallas Mavericks fans, Kyrie Irving was back on the basketball court. Irving made an appearance at the NBPA Top 100 Camp this week, participating in drills and on-court action as he continues his recovery from the torn ACL that sidelined him for the entire 2025-26 season. While it wasn’t an NBA game, it was something Mavericks fans had been waiting to see: Kyrie moving comfortably, handling the ball with confidence, and looking increasingly like the player Dallas hopes to…

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Mavericks to shut Cooper Flagg down for the remainder of summer league

Brandon King

The Dallas Mavericks have decided they have seen enough from Cooper Flagg, opting to park the former Duke forward for the rest of the summer league.  The number 1 overall pick in June’s NBA Draft struggled in his summer league debut against the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting just 5-21from the floor for 10 points. Flagg bounced back in a big way in the Mavericks’ next summer league contest with 31 points against the San Antonio Spurs and No. 2 pick Dylan Harper.  “I think it’s a new environment, new setting,”…

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