Thompson, 34, is said to be looking for a three-year deal.
This comes after a disappointing 2023-24 season and after two serious injuries have hampered his expected continued development as one half of the Splash Brothers.
The interest Thompson receives on the open market will likely determine whether he returns with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green or if he chooses to join another NBA team for the first time in his career .
Now we have an update on the situation thanks to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. NBA insiders note that Golden State’s offer to Thompson is currently only for two years.
MacMahon added that the length of the offer the team made to Thompson could mean more than the price per year.
“In some cases, it’s as much a matter of years as it is a matter of dollars,” he noted.
Without knowing what Golden State’s asking price is, there’s still a lot of uncertainty. to consider here.
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Klay Thompson of the Golden State WarriorsIt’s really not that hard to read between the lines.
Curry, 36, is under contract for two more seasons. Green, 34, is under contract with the same term.
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It is still unknown if future Hall of Famer Klay Thompson will return to the Golden State Warriors in the offseason 14th prize or not.
The four-time NBA champion is set to become a free agent and has received interest from several teams.
Thompson, 34, is said to be looking for a contract that would three year period.
This comes after a difficult 2023-24 season and after two serious injuries have halted his expected continued development as one half of the Splash Brothers.
The interest Thompson receives on the open market will likely determine whether he takes it up with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green or opts to join another NBA team for the first time in his career .
Now we have an update on the situation thanks to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. NBA insiders note that Golden State’s offer to Thompson is currently only for two years
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Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson
It’s really not that hard to read between the lines. Curry, 36, is under contract for two more seasons. Green, 34, is under contract for the same length.
He does, however, have a player option for the 2026-27 campaign. Golden State added this to Green’s deal in the summer of 2023, when he took home $25 million less per season on a team-friendly contract.
This perfectly shows that CEO Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Co. believe their appeal window is worth two more years.
Golden State is coming off a 2023-24 campaign in which it missed the playoffs for the third time in five years.
Real chance Klay Thompson leaves the Golden State Warriors
This past season might have been the most drama-filled between Thompson and the Warriors since they made him a first-round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.
That included head coach Steve Kerr relegating Thompson to bench duties at times throughout the season.
The season culminated in Thompson going 0-for-10 as Golden State fell to the rival Sacramento Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Despite all of this, contending teams in the Eastern Conference such as the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly interested in Thompson.
If one were to offer a three-year deal, it might be the end of Klay in Northern California.
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Golden State Warriors are in for an active summer
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Even if Thompson does re-sign, expect some major roster turnover for Golden State.
Chris Paul has $30 million non-guaranteed on his contract for next season.
The future Hall of Famer could push back the option on his deal to help facilitate a trade.
Meanwhile, 2022 NBA Finals hero Andrew Wiggins will likely be traded this summer.
He’s coming off back-to-back seasons.
These Warriors have been linked to Jimmy Butler and Zach LaVine, among others.
If Thompson and Golden State agree to part ways, a sign-and-trade could also be in the works.
Yes, there are a lot of problems on the horizon for San Francisco as its management Golden State tries to navigate what could be a franchise-changing season.
