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Longtime Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson is formally a free agent for the primary time in his profession, and he reportedly has an extended record of groups that he intends to satisfy with this offseason.
In accordance with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Thompson “plans to have discussions with” the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks “within the opening hours of free company.”
ESPN’s Bobby Marks defined that the Mavericks can provide Thompson the best quantity in a deal for the 2024-25 season, and he added that the Sixers would nonetheless have room so as to add him even when they purchase star free agent Paul George:
Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports activities reported on Sunday that there’s a perception that Thompson can be open to accepting the $12.9 million mid-level exception from both Los Angeles workforce. It might be a shocking flip of occasions for the 34-year-old, as he turned down a two-year, $48 million provide from the Warriors previous to the 2023-24 season, based on Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.
Thompson was as soon as top-of-the-line two-way guards within the league, however accidents and age prompted a dip in his manufacturing this previous season. He averaged 17.9 factors whereas capturing 38.7 p.c from past the arc, his first time averaging lower than 20 factors since his third 12 months within the NBA in 2013-14. His position was lowered all through the season because the Warriors dedicated to giving minutes to youthful gamers like Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga.
Thompson leaving Golden State would mark the tip of an period, nevertheless it looks as if he believes he may have a greater alternative to contribute elsewhere. The Lakers, Clippers, Sixers and Mavs are all hoping to contend for an NBA title subsequent season, so the four-time champion can be a robust addition for any of them.