Late-Summer Shakeup: Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan Find New Homes

Klay Thompson Agrees to Mavericks Buyout, Eyes Miami Heat

The Dallas Mavericks and five-time All-Star Klay Thompson officially agreed to a contract buyout, concluding his two-year stint with the franchise.

The Buyout Details: Thompson surrendered a portion of his scheduled $17.5 million salary for 2026–27 to secure his release. Upon clearing waivers, Thompson intends to sign a two-year deal worth nearly $13 million with the Miami Heat (featuring a Year 2 player option).

The Fit in South Beach: Thompson accepted a reserve role in Dallas last season, where he averaged 11.7 points and shot 38.3% from three-point range. In Miami, his primary task will be providing perimeter spacing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

DeMar DeRozan Signs Minimal Deal with Denver Nuggets

After being waived by the Sacramento Kings in July on a partially guaranteed contract, 37-year-old wing DeMar DeRozan has finalized his free agency decision.

The Contract: DeRozan agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum contract with the Denver Nuggets.

Role in Denver: Coming off a season with Sacramento where he averaged 18.4 points and 4.1 assists across 77 games, the six-time All-Star gives Denver a reliable secondary scoring threat and mid-range bucket-getter following recent roster retooling.

Both deals provide high-value, low-risk scoring depth for Miami and Denver as training camps approach.