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Klay Thompson's camp talked with the Lakers in the 2024 offseason, with LeBron James willing to take less money to fit him in, but Thompson signed with Dallas instead.
Klay Thompson and Dallas have agreed to a buyout, and ESPN reports he cleared waivers on Sunday before agreeing to a two-year deal with Miami, joining a Heat roster that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Anonymous Eastern and Western Conference scouts were asked where three lingering names should land. One suggested the Lakers take on the $17.4 million left on Klay Thompson's deal, with Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht going back to Dallas as short, tradeable contracts.
Klay Thompson has one year and $17.5 million left in Dallas, and USA TODAY's Lorenzo Reyes lays out Golden State and the Lakers as landing spots should the Mavericks trade him or agree to a buyout.
Golden State's reported interest in LeBron James never developed into a genuine pursuit, and James ultimately stayed elsewhere. The Warriors failed to land significant upgrades and are once again banking on roster continuity.
Sai Mohan floats a deal sending Klay Thompson and P.J. Washington to the Lakers for Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaden Hardy, Jake LaRavia, Dalton Knecht, Cameron Carr and a 2032 first-round pick swap.
Jake Fischer says Dallas is willing to trade veterans including Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington and Klay Thompson for the right return, with the Mavericks long having asked for a first-round pick in exchange for Gafford.
Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported Cleveland is willing to move Max Strus, and LakeShowLife's Maxwell Odgen makes the case that the Lakers should turn to the 30-year-old wing instead of continuing to chase Jonathan Kuminga, whose asking price has cooled LA's interest.
One idea has the Lakers pursuing a former Mavericks teammate of Luka Doncic, a player on a $50 million contract, putting the pair back together in Los Angeles.
Christian Clark of The Athletic reports that Klay Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home, as Dallas explores his trade market without finding a deal.
