Klay Thompson has been a part of the Bay Area-based franchise, the Golden State Warriors for over a decade. An NBA fan would find it really weird to see the shooting guard in any other team color. Moreover, the Dub Nation would like to see Klay and the other two stars – Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, finish their careers in the GSW uniform. This trio has been part of the Dubs Dynasty that started in 2015. Then, in a span of eight years, this Dynasty experienced four NBA titles. Among those four wins, Kevin Durant was part of a couple of championships with the Dubs.
But the tripod has been a constant for the franchise. Hence, without any of those three players, the Warriors don’t look complete. But the 2023-2024 season saw a humiliating end to the campaign for the modern-day NBA dynasty. The Sacramento Kings knocked the Dubs out in the play-in tournament. Moreover, Klay Thompson had a scoreless outing that game. Hence, it was one of the most disappointing games for Klay in Warriors color. Now, the fans wonder if the franchise will extend his contract in the offseason.
The 13-Year Collaboration Between Klay Thompson And The Warriors Might Just Come To An End
Klay Thompson is going to be an unrestricted free agent next offseason. He did not have a great 2023-2024 season. Neither did Draymond Green. But the veteran forward is under contract with the Warriors. So does Stephen Curry. Now, the question is if the GSW will sign an extension with Thompson or trade him to some other team with better cap space. There have been rumors that the Philadelphia 76ers are looking for someone just like the splash brother of Curry. Moreover, the Golden State Warriors have been dealing with some issues with their payroll. Considering all these factors, the future of Klay with the Dubs has been a hot topic of discussion.
According to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, time moves on from May to June, and this will be the final month of Thompson’s contract with the Dubs. Moreover, Slater says that there is a good possibility that these days in June will be the fading days of the 13-year run that Klay had with the Warriors. Slater’s statement weighs in on the sentimental value of Thompson’s legacy with the seven-time champion franchise. However, the truth is they must take tough calls to build a championship-winning worthy team. Apparently, Thompson is getting ready to explore some other options in free agency.
Teams Showing A Lot Of Interest In The Veteran Shooting Guard
There has been no talks of contract extension between the Warriors and the veteran Thompson. Perhaps both parties are eager to check out their options in free agency. For the GSW, it is important to see what kind of roster moves they might be able to make this offseason. On the other hand, Klay Thompson might like to check his market value in free agency. There have been rumors that teams like the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers have shown interest in the veteran shooting guard.
These teams know how valuable Klay can be offensively as well as defensively. Moreover, his shooting prowess and four titles in his resume are pretty good reasons to trade for him. That’s why the Magic and the Sixers with a better and bigger cap space than the Dubs might go all-in for Thompson. Then, the Warriors have to make the final call if they want to trade him.
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