The Dallas Mavericks are among 'strong suitors' for Klay Thompson as the Golden State Warriors are prepared to lose him in free agency.
as the start of NBA free agency looms. While it remains to be seen which team the sharpshooter will ultimately play for in 2024-25, it's becoming increasingly likely it won't be the Golden State Warriors—the only team he's played for in his 13-year career., the Warriors are "preparing to lose" Thompson in free agency, and both sides have had "close to no communication" over the past two weeks.
Apr 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson celebrates after a three-point shot against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Charania linked the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, and Mavericks as strong suitors for Thompson. The Mavs have already created a pathway to the $12.9 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception, with the Lakers capable of doing the same afterdeclined his player option to negotiate a new contract. Paul George also declined his option and could depart, which would create the Clippers' cleanest path to pursue Thompson, but the team still hopes to re-sign George.
Thompson averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 77 games this season. With the Warriors continuing to evolve the supporting cast around Stephen Curry, Thompson appeared to be on a track to fall out of favor from where he once was. The Mavericks would need to facilitate a sign-and-trade to acquire Thompson to retain a reasonable outlook to re-sign Derrick Jones Jr., who general manager Nico Harrison described as being "priority A and B" to retain this summer.Mavericks GM Nico Harrison Praises NBA Draft Pick Melvin Ajinca as 'High Upside' WingGrant Afseth is a Dallas Mavericks reporter for MavericksGameday.com and an NBA reporter for NBA Analysis Network.
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