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Mavericks Try Trading Klay Thompson Before 2025-26 Contract

8/21/2026

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Dallas Mavericks are trying to trade guard Klay Thompson before his contract ends.
Thompson’s final-year 2025-26 salary is about $17.5 million.
Mavericks must cut their roster from 16 to 15 players before the season starts.
They prefer a trade because they are below the NBA tax line and see no buyout benefit.
Thompson said on a Twitch stream he wants to play elsewhere and chase championships.

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Dallas Mavericks are trying to trade guard Klay Thompson before his contract ends.
Thompson’s final-year 2025-26 salary is about $17.5 million.
Mavericks must cut their roster from 16 to 15 players before the season starts.
They prefer a trade because they are below the NBA tax line and see no buyout benefit.
Thompson said on a Twitch stream he wants to play elsewhere and chase championships.