Klay buyout and Brandon Williams exit accelerate Mavericks youth reset

Dallas waived Klay Thompson, saving $9.8 million and creating $19.3 million of room below the first apron, then saw Brandon Williams officially leave for Golden State on a one-year, $2.6 million deal. The Mavericks remain at 15 standard contracts, but the confirmed loss of Williams makes thin backcourt depth and the pending Marcus Sasser move more urgent. Commentary linking Thompson's exit to Luka Doncic's trade adds context but no new transaction.