It’s a painful truth for Golden State Warriors fans, but one of the dynastic trio that ushered in a golden age for the Dubs is on his way out of the team.
It’s been confirmed that Klay Thompson will depart the Warriors for greener pastures in the offseason. The Dubs will likely move him via sign-and-trade to allow them to get resources in exchange for the veteran sharpshooter.
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Some Dubs fans will feel weird not seeing him in a blue and gold jersey, but Thompson hasn’t been the best fit for what Steve Kerr and the Dubs are trying to achieve as Stephen Curry’s career is headed to its final act.
The decision to move on from him has the sharpshooter considering his options, and there are a number of teams that are interested in acquiring his services.
4 NBA teams are pursuing Klay Thompson as he prepares to depart the Golden State Warriors
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As coverage on Klay Thompson’s situation with the Dubs heats up, The Spun’s Daniel Bates reported that four squads are keen on acquiring the 34-year-old and his superb shooting skills for their championship hopes:
Per Woj: “Thompson plans to have discussions with the Mavericks, Lakers, Clippers and 76ers” in the opening hours of the free agent period.
All four teams can offer a real possibility for Thompson to win his first title without the Warriors, something not a lot of people thought would be possible when the Dubs won the championship over the Boston Celtics in 2024.
The Lakers are expected to pull out all the stops for a chance at an 18th championship, and Thompson will provide the caliber of sharpshooting JJ Redick desperately needs.
The Mavericks’s failed run at the 2024 NBA title shows how badly they need another volume scorer on the squad, something that the Washington State product can provide in spades.
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The Los Angeles Clippers are still reeling from Paul George’s departure, and Thompson can provide some much-needed scoring and defense that PG13 used to provide.
The Sixers won’t likely be pursuing Klay Thompson actively after winning George, but they can use his shooting to help even the odds against the Celtics.
It will be an interesting couple of weeks for Thompson and the Golden State Warriors as they try to figure out where he’ll land.
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