Fresh start for Klay Thompson as NBA star lands with new team… after high-profile split from Megan Thee Stallion

NBA star Klay Thompson is reportedly set to sign with a new team after parting ways with the Dallas Mavericks. 

The 36-year-old, whose 2025 NBA season was overshadowed by his split from rapper Megan Thee Stallion, became an unrestricted free agent after the Mavericks reached a buyout agreement with the sharpshooter on Friday. 

Now, Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after he clears waivers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Dallas and Thompson are said to have navigated the buyout from his $17.5 million contract, which was set to expire next year, after he expressed his desire to play for a championship contender. 

The four-time NBA champion is now set to a Heat team that added one of the league’s greatest shooters to their team this summer. 

In June, the Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis and three first-round picks. 

Miami have now made yet another aggressive move as they look to strengthen their roster with an eye on a championship title. 

Thompson is said to have been their top free agent priority this summer to surround Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

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