Klay Thompson to Sign Two-Year, $13 Million Deal With Heat After Mavs Buyout
Summary
Klay Thompson is set to join the Miami Heat on a two-year contract worth about $13 million after reaching a buyout agreement with the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson, a five-time NBA All-Star and four-time champion, will help the Heat improve their 3-point shooting as they aim for an NBA title.Key Facts
- Miami Heat recently traded for two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- The team needed more 3-point shooting after trading away Tyler Herro.
- Klay Thompson agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks before joining Miami.
- Thompson's deal includes a player option for the second year.
- Last season, Thompson averaged 11.7 points per game and shot 38.3% from 3-point range.
- Miami also signed Tim Hardaway Jr., who shot 40.7% from 3-point range last season.
- Andrew Wiggins remains on the team with a 41.4% 3-point shooting average.
- The Heat's strong frontcourt includes Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, boosting their chances in the Eastern Conference.
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