Mavericks predicted to flip Klay Thompson for $99M ex-Warriors NBA champion in mega 3-team deal
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The Dallas Mavericks are still evaluating the best direction for their future. The franchise is under new leadership after former general manager Nico Harrison was fired in the middle of last season.
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As free agency continues, the Mavericks have reportedly made several players available in trade discussions. With multiple blockbuster deals already taking place around the league, Klay Thompson has emerged as a candidate to be moved.
“Thompson should be angling for a trade to a desirable destination rather than a buyout, albeit he holds less control in the former scenario. The complicated aspect is the 4x NBA champion is still set to make $17.5 million next season, and there might not be too many teams eager on him at that price point,” Blue Man Hoops’ Peter O’Keefe wrote.
One team that has already been linked to Thompson is the Miami Heat, who have been aggressive this offseason after completing a major trade.
“Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson, a five-time All Star and the fourth-most prolific three-point shooter in NBA history, has emerged as a player of strong interest to the Miami Heat, multiple sources said in recent days. The Heat has interest in adding Thompson whether LeBron James joins the Heat or not, a source said,” Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson wrote.
Sports Illustrated’s Austin Veazey believes Miami could land Thompson in a three-team trade that would send Jordan Poole to Dallas while also involving the New Orleans Pelicans.
“Dallas Mavericks Receive: Jordan Poole, 2027 second-round pick (via HOU, from NOP), 2030 second-round pick (from NOP), 2031 second-round pick (via TOR, from NOP). Miami Heat Receive: Klay Thompson. New Orleans Pelicans Receive: Daniel Gafford, Nikola Jovic, 2029 first-round pick swap (from MIA),” Veazey wrote.
This deal would give the Heat a player they have reportedly been targeting while addressing a need on the wing. Dallas would add Jordan Poole to pair with Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving in the backcourt, while the Pelicans would receive multiple assets to strengthen their roster.
Poole has earned $99 million during his NBA career and is best known for playing a key role in the Golden State Warriors' 2022 NBA championship run. The proposed deal would also allow the Mavericks to move on from the contracts of Thompson and Daniel Gafford while reshaping the roster under their new front office.
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