Klay Thompson’s exit from the Golden State Warriors was all the time sure to be emotionally difficult. It turned out to be logistically difficult as effectively, to a historic diploma.
The three-year, $50 million sign-and-trade deal that may convey the five-time All-Star to the Dallas Mavericks has changed into the primary six-team commerce in NBA historical past, the Mavericks introduced Saturday.
Additionally concerned is Buddy Hield and his three-year, $21 million deal to maneuver from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Warriors and Kyle Anderson’s three-year, $27 million with the Warriors. The Charlotte Hornets are additionally receiving Josh Inexperienced, Reggie Jackson and two second-round picks, whereas the Minnesota Timberwolves will get a second-rounder, a second-round choose swap and money.
The Sixers will get a second-round choose in alternate for Hield, whereas the Denver Nuggets are simply receiving money. Obtained it?
The Dallas Mavericks introduced at the moment that they’ve acquired 5-time All-Star Klay Thompson and a future 2nd-round choose as a part of a six-team sign-and-trade deal in alternate for Josh Inexperienced and a future 2nd-round choose.
It marks the primary six-team commerce in NBA historical past. pic.twitter.com/BKHszomMay
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) July 7, 2024
That is the form of stuff you actually solely see within the NBA, with its terribly difficult contract and commerce guidelines.
Combining the Thompson and Hield offers makes the second all of the extra impactful for the previous champions, who’re hoping the pairing of a youthful sharpshooter with Stephen Curry can rejuvenate a dynasty that’s trying near crumbling.
And now they’ll say he helped make historical past each with the Warriors and on his means out.