The Golden State Warriors are going through a terrible offseason and they want to re-sign Klay Thompson, but only want to offer him a two-year contract. And Klay Thompson, he wants a 4-year contract with a maximum salary of $200 million, and for the four-time champion, the Golden State Warriors are reluctant to give Klay Thompson even a 4-year contract of about $120 million.
After the news of Klay Thompson's imminent departure from the Golden State Warriors reportedly broke, several teams emerged in the league wanting to sign Klay Thompson in the offseason. These include the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, and Orlando Magic. However, the Los Angeles Lakers seem to have become Klay Thompson's number one next home.
"Since the opening of the free agent negotiation period for the current agent nearly two weeks ago, Thompson and the Warriors have barely communicated and made no offers," Shams Charania said
According to league sources, the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks all have a chance to be strong suitors for Klay Thompson. The big question, though, is who can give Klay Thompson the big contract he wants.
After all, it has also been rumored that the Golden State Warriors want to give Klay Thompson a four-year, $100 million contract. However, according to insiders, the Golden State Warriors have only offered Klay Thompson a two-year contract extension worth no more than $50 million.
The Golden State Warriors don't care if they lose Klay Thompson, as they are very unhappy with the loss in 2023-24 because their luxury tax is close to the sum of their players' salaries. As a result, the team can't even touch the playoff floor, and the Golden State Warriors will definitely find a way to reduce expenses in the 2024 offseason.
However, for the Los Angeles Lakers, the possibility of taking Klay Thompson has increased again. Because their core player, LeBron James, has jumped out of the free agent option, and he will become a free agent to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Originally, LeBron James was expected to get a three-year, $160 million contract. As a result, LeBron James opted for a $16 million pay cut, but on the condition that the Lakers must strengthen the roster and acquire a great star to help them compete for the NBA championship in the 2024-25 season. Otherwise, I don't agree to reduce my salary and renew my contract. LeBron James also wants to trade overlord clauses like veto.