{"id":2113288,"date":"2026-08-22T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T05:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113288"},"modified":"2026-08-22T08:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T05:00:04","slug":"klay-thompson-expected-to-join-miami-heat-following-mavericks-contract-buyout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113288","title":{"rendered":"Klay Thompson Expected to Join Miami Heat Following Mavericks Contract Buyout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F21%2Fnba-trade-deal-klay-thompson-join-miami-heat-following-mavericks-contract-buyout-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Aug 22, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             524<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div 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<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks<\/p>\n<p>The four-time NBA champion requested a buyout from Dallas to join a title contender<\/p>\n<p>Thompson will bolster Miami&#8217;s perimeter shooting alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>The Miami Heat are expected to sign four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson following his contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks. First reported by Tim MacMahon and Shams Charania at <em>ESPN<\/em>, the veteran sharpshooter requested his release from Dallas to align with a title contender in South Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson was scheduled to earn $17.5 million USD in the final year of his deal with the Mavericks, who finished 26-56 last season. Following the announcement of his buyout, Miami immediately made Thompson a primary target to address their perimeter shooting needs. The move follows the Heat\u2019s blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, pairing Thompson\u2019s floor spacing with Antetokounmpo and star center Bam Adebayo.<\/p>\n<p>Over two seasons in Dallas, Thompson averaged 12.9 points per game while shooting 38.7% from three-point range. During his tenure, he moved into fourth place on the NBA\u2019s career three-point list with 2,899 made triples. Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri expressed gratitude for Thompson\u2019s contributions in an official statement as the five-time All-Star prepares for his move to Miami.\n<\/p>\n<p>Klay Thompson is expected to officially sign with the Miami Heat upon clearing waivers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6772305\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>\u2018NBA 2K27\u2019 Announces New Updates That Will Change the Way You Play\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6771777\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams Are Teaming Up for 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6772606\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>The 1986 World Cup Ball From Maradona&#8217;s Hand of God Goal Sells for Over $3 Million USD at Auction\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-footer\" class=\"post-footer row\">\n<div class=\"col-shopping-break\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-comments\">\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"post-comments none \">\n<header>\n<div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"comment-count\">0<\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-dropdown-tooltip\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none 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<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks<\/p>\n<p>The four-time NBA champion requested a buyout from Dallas to join a title contender<\/p>\n<p>Thompson will bolster Miami&#8217;s perimeter shooting alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>The Miami Heat are expected to sign four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson following his contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks. First reported by Tim MacMahon and Shams Charania at <em>ESPN<\/em>, the veteran sharpshooter requested his release from Dallas to align with a title contender in South Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson was scheduled to earn $17.5 million USD in the final year of his deal with the Mavericks, who finished 26-56 last season. Following the announcement of his buyout, Miami immediately made Thompson a primary target to address their perimeter shooting needs. The move follows the Heat\u2019s blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, pairing Thompson\u2019s floor spacing with Antetokounmpo and star center Bam Adebayo.<\/p>\n<p>Over two seasons in Dallas, Thompson averaged 12.9 points per game while shooting 38.7% from three-point range. During his tenure, he moved into fourth place on the NBA\u2019s career three-point list with 2,899 made triples. Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri expressed gratitude for Thompson\u2019s contributions in an official statement as the five-time All-Star prepares for his move to Miami.\n<\/p>\n<p>Klay Thompson is expected to officially sign with the Miami Heat upon clearing waivers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6772305\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>\u2018NBA 2K27\u2019 Announces New Updates That Will Change the Way You Play\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6771777\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams Are Teaming Up for 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6772606\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>The 1986 World Cup Ball From Maradona&#8217;s Hand of God Goal Sells for Over $3 Million USD at Auction\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    NBAMiami HeatDallas MavericksKlay Thompson\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"post__body__author_info\">\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fjoyce-300.jpg?w=100&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Joyce Li\" class=\"post__body__author_info__avatar\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__body\">\n<p>                    Joyce Li<\/p>\n<p>                                    <span class=\"post__body__author_info__title\">Editor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__bio_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"post__body__author_info__bio\">For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast&#8217;s global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Aug 22, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             524<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div 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Adebayo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>The Miami Heat are expected to sign four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson following his contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks. First reported by Tim MacMahon and Shams Charania at <em>ESPN<\/em>, the veteran sharpshooter requested his release from Dallas to align with a title contender in South Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson was scheduled to earn $17.5 million USD in the final year of his deal with the Mavericks, who finished 26-56 last season. Following the announcement of his buyout, Miami immediately made Thompson a primary target to address their perimeter shooting needs. The move follows the Heat\u2019s blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, pairing Thompson\u2019s floor spacing with Antetokounmpo and star center Bam Adebayo.<\/p>\n<p>Over two seasons in Dallas, Thompson averaged 12.9 points per game while shooting 38.7% from three-point range. During his tenure, he moved into fourth place on the NBA\u2019s career three-point list with 2,899 made triples. Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri expressed gratitude for Thompson\u2019s contributions in an official statement as the five-time All-Star prepares for his move to Miami.\n<\/p>\n<p>Klay Thompson is expected to officially sign with the Miami Heat upon clearing waivers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6772305\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>\u2018NBA 2K27\u2019 Announces New Updates That Will Change the Way You Play\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6771777\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams Are Teaming Up for 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6772606\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>The 1986 World Cup Ball From Maradona&#8217;s Hand of God Goal Sells for Over $3 Million USD at Auction\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    NBAMiami HeatDallas MavericksKlay Thompson\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"post__body__author_info\">\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fjoyce-300.jpg?w=100&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Joyce Li\" class=\"post__body__author_info__avatar\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__body\">\n<p>                    Joyce Li<\/p>\n<p>                                    <span class=\"post__body__author_info__title\">Editor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__bio_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"post__body__author_info__bio\">For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast&#8217;s global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Aug 22, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             524<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Aug 22, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Aug 22, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             524<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks<\/p>\n<p>The four-time NBA champion requested a buyout from Dallas to join a title contender<\/p>\n<p>Thompson will bolster Miami&#8217;s perimeter shooting alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>The Miami Heat are expected to sign four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson following his contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks. First reported by Tim MacMahon and Shams Charania at <em>ESPN<\/em>, the veteran sharpshooter requested his release from Dallas to align with a title contender in South Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson was scheduled to earn $17.5 million USD in the final year of his deal with the Mavericks, who finished 26-56 last season. Following the announcement of his buyout, Miami immediately made Thompson a primary target to address their perimeter shooting needs. The move follows the Heat\u2019s blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, pairing Thompson\u2019s floor spacing with Antetokounmpo and star center Bam Adebayo.<\/p>\n<p>Over two seasons in Dallas, Thompson averaged 12.9 points per game while shooting 38.7% from three-point range. During his tenure, he moved into fourth place on the NBA\u2019s career three-point list with 2,899 made triples. Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri expressed gratitude for Thompson\u2019s contributions in an official statement as the five-time All-Star prepares for his move to Miami.\n<\/p>\n<p>Klay Thompson is expected to officially sign with the Miami Heat upon clearing waivers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    NBAMiami HeatDallas MavericksKlay Thompson\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/8\/nba-trade-deal-klay-thompson-join-miami-heat-following-mavericks-contract-buyout&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F21%2Fnba-trade-deal-klay-thompson-join-miami-heat-following-mavericks-contract-buyout-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports Aug 22, 2026 524 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article Todd Kirkland\/Getty Images Sports Aug 22, 2026 524 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks The four-time [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-2113288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2113288","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2113288"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2113288\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2113288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2113288"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2113288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}