frisco.city stressed camp construction after Klay Thompson's Friday buyout. Denton's shorter take stays on that sheet.
The Dallas Morning News reported that Thompson's buyout allows the Mavericks to enter September training camp with 15 players on standard contracts — the league maximum into the regular season — and that only Kyrie Irving (34) and Caleb Martin (31) remain 30 or older after the 36-year-old's exit. Thompson was due $17.5 million in 2026-27 (ESPN, Morning News, USA TODAY Sports).
Contender ask, Heat intent
ESPN reported that Thompson told the 26-56 Mavericks he wanted to play for a contender and that Miami made him a top target after the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. Shams Charania put the planned post-waiver Heat contract at two years and nearly $13 million with a player option.
The Associated Press said he intends to sign with the Heat and may be able to sign as early as Sunday if unclaimed.
Quotes that closed the Dallas chapter
Masai Ujiri called Thompson one of the great players and competitors of his generation in a statement carried by the AP, ESPN, and the Morning News. Mike Schmitz, on 1310 The Ticket, told the Morning News he was thankful and declined internal details. Thompson's Dallas line remains 141 games, 80 starts, 12.9 points, and 38.7% from three per the Morning News.
frisco.city published the extended age-profile feature. Denton cites that main, lists its URL in Sources, and does not treat the Heat agreement as finalized.
