Klay Thompson's future with the Dallas Mavericks has been in question all offseason, as he is entering the final year of his contract, and the Mavericks need to shed someone from their roster. However, people have been wanting to speculate about Thompson approaching the Mavericks about a possible buyout. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints refuted that entirely, reporting on X/Twitter that "Amid speculation and people asking, Klay Thompson and the Mavs are not currently negotiating a buyout... Amid speculation and people asking, Klay Thompson and the Mavs are not currently negotiating a buyout, sources confirmed to @ClutchPoints. Apr 7, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) looks on during the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome.