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NBA veteran Klay Thompson to join Miami Heat after Mavericks buyout
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NBA veteran Klay Thompson to join Miami Heat after Mavericks buyout

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Klay Thompson is reportedly finalizing a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks and will join the Miami Heat.
  • Thompson, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, averaged 11.7 points per game last season and shot 38.3% from three-point range.
  • He ranks fourth all-time in NBA history for three-pointers made with 2,899, behind Stephen Curry, James Harden, and Ray Allen.

Veteran NBA sharpshooter Klay Thompson is set to join the Miami Heat after reaching an agreement to buy out his contract with the Dallas Mavericks. The move brings a significant offensive weapon to the Heat, who are looking to bolster their roster.

Thompson, 36, spent the last two seasons with the Mavericks. Prior to that, he was a cornerstone of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, winning four NBA championships between 2011 and 2024. His departure from Dallas comes as he was set to earn $17.5 million in the upcoming season.

Last season, Thompson averaged 11.7 points per game in nearly 22 minutes of play, maintaining a respectable 38.3% accuracy from beyond the arc. He is renowned for his long-range shooting prowess, ranking fourth all-time in NBA history with 2,899 made three-pointers. He trails only Stephen Curry (4,248), James Harden (3,390), and Ray Allen (2,973) on that prestigious list.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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