Dallas ready to move on from Thompson as new era takes shape

Klay Thompson’s future in Dallas appears increasingly uncertain as the Mavericks reshape their identity under Masai Ujiri and new coach Dusty May. After a difficult season spent largely as a secondary piece, the former Warriors star enters the final year of his $17.4 million contract with diminishing on‑court impact and reduced minutes. His struggles, combined with the franchise’s commitment to building around Cooper Flagg, have pushed Thompson to the margins.

The arrival of European forward Tarik Biberovic could accelerate that decline, potentially removing him from the rotation altogether. According to Marc Stein, Dallas are prioritising a trade and will explore all options, though recent chatter has included the possibility of a buyout similar to DeMar DeRozan’s exit from Sacramento. With the Mavericks launching a new cycle, Thompson’s once‑assured place in Texas is now anything but guaranteed, and the situation will require close monitoring as the summer unfolds.