Klay Thompson spurns Luka Doncic, Lakers to join Giannis Antetokounmpo in South Beach

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to miss out on the Klay Thompson sweepstakes.

Thompson is “expected to sign with the Miami Heat, after he clears waivers upon a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks,” according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.

On Aug. 3, The Post reported the Lakers were linked to acquiring Thompson as a way to add another shooter to play alongside Luka Doncic.

Klay Thomspon as a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Jason Szenes / New York Post

Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic suited up for the Lakers against the Brooklyn Nets. Corey Sipkin for NY Post

Thompson is very familiar with the Lakers organization as he grew up around it. His father, Mychal, was a member of the team in the 1980s and won back-to-back titles in 1988 and 1989.

Thompson is also a Los Angeles resident.