Klay Thompson was officially a free agent after the Golden State Warriors didnât offer him a contract extension. Itâs the end of a legendary era alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
Now, the big question for Klay was about which team will put on the table the most attractive offer. Although the 2023 season wasnât the best for the star, he was undoubtedly the most wanted player. Probably, only Paul George could attract the same amount of suitors. PG already signed with the Sixers.
The Los Angeles Lakers were a possible destination as they needed to make a big signing to give LeBron James a real shot at the championship in the NBA. The King will stay after the arrival of his son, Bronny James, but, the current roster doesnât seem enough.
Last season, general manager Rob Pelinka believed names like Gabe Vincent, Jaxson Hayes and DâAngelo Russell would take the next step to help Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and LeBron. It didnât happen.
Klay Thompson will leave the Warriors (Getty Images)
What will be the next team of Klay Thompson?
According to a report from Shams Charania, three teams were front-runners to pursue Klay Thompson as a free agent: Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers. In the end, Klay has chosen the Mavs on a three-year contract.
A few months ago, the Orlando Magic also emerged as a possible bidder, but, Dallas won the race. The Mavericks get a new version of a Big Three with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
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