Klay Thompson arrived in Dallas with plenty of expectations after leaving the Golden State Warriors in free agency ahead of the 2024-25 season. The four-time NBA champion was expected to provide the Mavericks with another reliable scoring option alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving while bringing championship experience to the locker room.
That, however, never quite came together. Thompson struggled to consistently find the form that made him one of the league's top shooters during his years with the Warriors, finishing his time in Dallas averaging 12.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 141 games.
Now, it appears the Mavericks could be preparing to move on.
According to Christian Clark of The Athletic, two teams continue to come up in league circles as potential landing spots if Dallas finds a trade for the veteran guard.
“My understanding is that Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home,” Clark wrote. “The Miami Heat are another team frequently mentioned in NBA circles as a potential landing spot for the future Hall of Famer.”
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A return to Los Angeles would bring Thompson back to an area where he spent part of his childhood while his father, Mychal Thompson, played for the Lakers. Mychal also remains connected to the organization as the team's radio color commentator.
Miami, meanwhile, has also been linked with Thompson as the Heat continue looking to add another perimeter shooter alongside Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Thompson is entering the final season of the three-year contract he signed with Dallas in 2024 and is set to earn $17.5 million this season. While he is no longer producing at the level he did during his prime with Golden State, his outside shooting could still make him an attractive option for teams looking to add a proven veteran.
The Mavericks, meanwhile, appear to be moving in a different direction. After drafting Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick last year, the franchise has continued to reshape its roster under new team president Masai Ujiri.
That has left Thompson among the veterans who could become part of the team's offseason changes if Dallas finds the right deal.
