What happened: Klay Thompson's representation is likely to request a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks if the team cannot find a trade partner, according to a report from @Esidery. The same report describes mutual interest between Thompson and the Miami Heat.

Why it matters: A buyout would let Thompson choose his next team as a free agent instead of waiting on Dallas to work out trade compensation. Miami has been active reshaping its roster this offseason, and interest in the same Thompson who has already drawn trade interest from a championship contender fits that pattern.

What to watch: Watch whether Dallas finds a trade partner before Thompson's camp moves toward a buyout, and whether Miami's reported interest advances once his market clarifies.