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NBA expert Marc Stein claims that Klay Thompson may decide to sign with the Dallas Mavericks.
Sources tell Hoops Wire that Thompson is anticipated to depart the Golden State Warriors.
There have been no contract talks, and tensions have grown between Thompson and the one team he has ever played for.
Strong mutual interest between Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks is anticipated when free agency opens on Sunday night, according to league sources who spoke with The Stein Line. This is despite a growing leaguewide perception that Thompson’s relationship with the Golden State Warriors is irretrievable.
According to NBA sources Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Thompson may meet with the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, and Denver Nuggets in addition to the Mavericks once free agency begins.
“As the likelihood of Thompson’s 13-year tenure with the Warriors dwindles, there is still no formal contract offer and minimal communication between the two parties, according to league sources,” Slater and Amick wrote. According to a league source, Philadelphia is considering Thompson. Denver has identified Thompson as a potential replacement if the Nuggets lose incoming free agent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who has chosen to forego his player option and enter the market, according to a league source. For Orlando, Caldwell-Pope, so to speak, is thought to be a serious contender. There are also additional
Thompson, one of the best shooters in NBA history, shot 43.2% from the field, 38.7% from three, and 92.7% from the free-throw line in 2023–24 while averaging 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.5 blocks.
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196 points, 3.5eralln the 2011 NBA Draft, the Warriors selected Thompson, a Washington State graduate, with the eleventh ov
choice. With the Warriors, Thompson has been a member of five All-Star teams, two All-NBA teams, and one All-Defensive team. He has contributed to the team’s four title victories.
rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.5 blocks are Thompson’s career averages. Next season, he turns 35.
Thompson is looking for an offer that lasts at least three years, according to NBA insider Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area.
The Mavericks suffered a defeat.
