Warriors Rumored to Be Ready for Klay Thompson’s Departure; Lakers, Clippers, and Mavericks Interested

Klay Thompson’s time with the Warriors appears to be coming to an end, according to reports from the Athletic. Despite having a two-week exclusive window to negotiate his return, there has been little communication between Thompson and the team, leading both sides to believe that his tenure in the Bay Area will soon be over. This news has left Warriors fans anticipating Thompson’s exit for some time, and now it seems like a real possibility.

As Thompson prepares to enter free agency for the first time in his 13-year career, several teams are reportedly interested in acquiring his talents. The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Dallas Mavericks are said to be strong suitors for Thompson, all looking to bolster their shooting and contend next season. Other teams with salary cap space are also expected to show interest in signing him.

Both the Lakers and Mavericks can offer Thompson the $12.9 million midlevel exception, with reports suggesting that LeBron James may even be willing to take less to help facilitate Thompson’s arrival in Los Angeles. Additionally, the Warriors are open to potentially facilitating a sign-and-trade to help Thompson find a new team. It appears that Thompson’s future in the NBA is uncertain, but it seems likely that he will be leaving the Warriors soon.