[Clark] Klay Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7480545/2026/08/03/the-mavericks-have-16-standard-contracts-whats-their-next-move/?unlocked\_article\_code=1.2lA.uRkV.Qw2qe4sAOmtb&source=user\_shared\_article&smid=ta-ios-share

At this point, it remains unclear if Klay Thompson — the Mavericks’ leading 3-point shooter in each of the past two seasons — will be back in Dallas for a third year. The Mavericks have explored his trade market but have yet to find a deal, multiple sources with rival teams told The Athletic on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss any potential negotiations. Thompson is owed $17.5 million this season and is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027.

My understanding is that Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home. The Miami Heat are another team frequently mentioned in NBA circles as a potential landing spot for the future Hall of Famer.