Klay Thompson Gave Up $9.8M In Mavs Buyout
Thompson was waived by Dallas on Friday and is set to clear waivers on Sunday. After clearing waivers, Thompson is expected to join the Miami Heat on a two-year, $13 million contract.
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Thompson was waived by Dallas on Friday and is set to clear waivers on Sunday.
After clearing waivers, Thompson is expected to join the Miami Heat on a two-year, $13 million contract.
Dallas will not be on the hook for roughly $9.7 million in dead money for Thompson for the remainder of this season.
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Thompson was waived by Dallas on Friday and is set to clear waivers on Sunday. After clearing waivers, Thompson is expected to join the Miami Heat on a two-year, $13 million contract. Dallas will not be on the hook for roughly $9.7 million in dead money for Thompson for the remainder of this season.
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- That generally signals that a player really wanted to change teams, and makes it worth the original team's while to grant the waiver.
- Players often give up in a buyout what they can reasonably expect to sign for on their next contract.
Details worth keeping
Thompson was set to make $17.5 million with the Mavericks this season. In this case, Thompson stands to lose roughly $3.5 million.
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