Speaking on the DLSS Mavs podcast, NBA insider Marc Stein said Dallas’ position on Thompson has not changed, with the Mavericks still preferring to find a trade rather than negotiate a contract buyout.<\/p>\n
“To this point the Mavs position has not changed,” Stein said. “They would prefer to trade him.”<\/p>\n
Miami, however, is reportedly hoping to avoid surrendering assets for the 36-year-old and instead wants Thompson to eventually become available on the open market.<\/p>\n
“All we know is, Miami is desperate for Klay Thompson, but they want to sign him as a free agent,” Stein said. “They would not be the only team interested.”<\/p>\n
Heat waiting for potential Thompson buyout <\/p>\n The situation creates a clear disconnect between the two sides. Dallas wants to receive something in return for Thompson, while Miami’s preferred route would require the Mavericks to buy out the final year of his contract.<\/p>\n The Heat have already been reluctant to sacrifice young talent in a potential deal. Previous reporting indicated Miami was unwilling to include Nikola Jovic<\/a> in trade discussions involving Thompson, making a straightforward agreement with Dallas difficult.<\/p>\n A buyout would allow the Heat to pursue Thompson without giving up Jovic or other rotation pieces, but Stein’s latest comments suggest Dallas is still not prepared to take that route.<\/p>\n Thompson has also made his priorities clear as he approaches the final stage of his career, saying recently that his main goal is to play for a team capable of making a deep playoff run and competing for another championship.<\/p>\n Miami appears eager to offer him that opportunity. The question is whether the Heat will eventually have to meet Dallas’ trade demands or wait and hope the Mavericks change their stance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you for reading us! We have even more content for you.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n If you like our content, please click here<\/a> and add us as your preferred source. It helps us a lot, and we are committed to delivering you the very latest basketball news.<\/p>\n ![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bn-plus.png\")
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