NBA trade rumor: Miami Heat eyes $50 million Mavericks shooter to pair up with Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Miami Heat are reportedly showing strong interest in Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson, per the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang. Thompson, 36, enters the final year of a three-year, $50 million contract, earning $17.46 million in 2026-27. Miami wants to explore around new star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Dallas prefers a trade over a buyout, per NBA insider Marc Stein.
The Miami Heat are reportedly showing strong interest in Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson, per the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang. Thompson, 36, enters the final year of a three-year, $50 million contract, earning $17.46 million in 2026-27. Miami wants to explore around new star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Dallas prefers a trade over a buyout, per NBA insider Marc Stein.
