News on July 2, on July 2, the Warriors and the Mavericks reached a sign-and-trade deal, sending Klay Thompson to the Mavericks, and Klay received a three-year, $50 million contract. It is worth mentioning that the Warriors once offered him a 2-year, 50 million contract, but Klay refused.
In the 2023-24 season, Klay played in 77 regular season games for the Warriors, averaging 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 43.2% from the field.
On July 1, the NBA free market opened, and Klay decided to test the free market after failing to renew his contract with the Warriors, and Klay will meet with the Mavericks, Lakers, Clippers, and 76ers. Lakers boss James called Klay as soon as possible and recruited him to the Lakers.
On July 2, according to ESPN's Woj, multiple sources revealed that Klay Thompson joined the Mavericks through a sign-and-trade approach, joining Irving and Doncic.
Klay signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Mavericks, with no player or team options.
Woj revealed that Mavericks player Josh Green was sent to the Hornets, while the Warriors received a trade exception and a second-round pick from the Hornets.
For Klay, after leaving the Warriors for 13 years, he won 4 championships with the Golden State team, and the Splash Brothers only had Curry to embarrass it.
It is worth mentioning that last summer, the Warriors offered Klay a 2-year, 50 million contract, but Klay did not accept it. Unexpectedly, after 1 year, he could only choose 50 million for 3 years.
In this regard, netizens have said, "I don't want 50 million in 2 years, you take 50 million in 3 years"
"It really doesn't seem to be a matter of money"
"The shorter the news, the worse the Lakers"
"Just fighting for a breath?"
"Clay: It's not about money, don't steam steamed buns to fight for breath"
"Lakers: What do you want me to do? Laughing."
"Congratulations Clay! Congratulations to the Lone Ranger! Congratulations to Kleber's nephews! ”
"Lakers, Lakers! You can't wait for a satisfying one."
"Doncic: Klay, get ready for open three-point !!"
"The price is okay, looking forward to better results for the Mavericks"
"Actually, it's good for both sides to go, the Warriors save money, and Klay has a chance to chase a fifth crown."
"In the past, there were no more opportunities to possess the ball and touch the ball, only catching and throwing for the current Klay is either a god or a ghost"
"So far, Dunleavy has not played any positive role except saving money, and he is too far from Miles."