The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson are not actively discussing a buyout, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, despite summer speculation about Miami's potential interest in the veteran wing if he were to be waived. The Mavericks have explored trades involving Thompson, but no buyout negotiations are underway.
Elsewhere, contract extension talks are progressing across the league. The Nets face an important deadline Tuesday in negotiations with Michael Porter Jr., per Brian Lewis of The New York Post, with August 11 marking exactly six months before the 2027 trade deadline—a key threshold for extension eligibility. Meanwhile, Tyler Herro told reporters he is "not really worried" about his contract extension eligibility with the Bucks, per Steve Megargee of The Associated Press, saying he is focused on adjusting to his new team rather than letting negotiations become a distraction.