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Klay Thompson’s Dallas Mavericks stint is nearing its end as the team pivots toward youth and defense under new leadership. After joining in 2024 hoping to play alongside Luka Doncic—only to see him traded on Christmas Day—Thompson delivered 69 games but posted career lows: 11.7 points and 38.3% from three. At 36, with an expiring $17.45M contract, trading him now makes sense for Dallas. Potential landing spots include the Rockets, who need shooters and could reunite him with Kevin Durant; the Pistons, hungry for perimeter scoring; and the Clippers, a cap-flexible team building around veterans where his shooting could thrive—and where he grew up.

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