fortworthweekly.news focused on contender motives; Howe's note isolates the Heat contract shape ESPN put on the record.
After Friday's Mavericks buyout, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Klay Thompson plans to sign a two-year, nearly $13 million deal with Miami once he clears waivers, with a player option in the second season. Thompson was owed $17.5 million by Dallas for 2026-27 (ESPN, Dallas Morning News, USA TODAY Sports).
He has not cleared waivers, and no outlet among the preferred sources reported a finalized Heat signing.
Why Miami leads the sourced board
ESPN said the Heat made Thompson a top target after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and that Thompson asked the 26-56 Mavericks for a contender before the buyout. The Associated Press, citing a person familiar with his plans, likewise said he intends to sign with the Heat and may be able to sign as early as Sunday if unclaimed.
USA TODAY Sports reported a person with direct knowledge called Miami a very attractive top choice.
Dallas's closing remarks
Masai Ujiri's statement of gratitude ran on the AP, ESPN, and the Morning News. Mike Schmitz told the Morning News via 1310 The Ticket that he was thankful and would not detail whether Dallas wanted Thompson to pick his next club. The Morning News also placed Dallas at 15 standard contracts for September camp.
fortworthweekly.news carries the fuller contender-shopping main. Howe cites that site name and public URL alongside ESPN and the AP.
