The NBA offseason continues, and there are still many signings on the second day of the free market, including the 76ers sending another 204 million contract extensions, the Celtics renewing White, etc., and the most talked about Klay and George have also had final results. George's side previously joined the 76ers with the highest salary, teaming up with Embiid. Klay made a choice between the Lakers and the Mavericks, and in the end, over time, Klay's whereabouts were settled. With that comes the exposure of more details. Splash disintegrates! Goodbye Klay, he joined the Mavericks for 50 million in 3 years and refused to expose the Lakers series.
Previously, the Warriors had offered Klay a two-year contract extension offer of about 50 million, but Klay did not end it, and as the Warriors broke the news that Klay's dissatisfaction with the team dates back to the last offseason, when Klay could renew his contract with the team in advance, but the team did not send him a contract extension, which made him feel disrespected, not understood, and not recognized, and this also led to his poor state before the start of the season last season, and he was put on the bench all the way, Coupled with the Warriors' habit of being thoughtful about renewing the contract, it can be said that the time to give the contract is relatively late. All kinds of price cuts in the past have led to Klay's final decision to leave the team, which has reached the point where no matter what kind of contract is offered by the outside world. It is enough to see that Klay is bent on leaving the Warriors.
On the second day of the opening of the free market, Klay's departure finally came, ESPN's Woj reported that multiple sources revealed that Klay joined the Mavericks by signing first and then trading to join the Eastern European group! The contract is $50 million for three years, with a player option. At this point, Klay's 13-year Warriors career has officially come to an end, and the Splash Brothers have also become a thing of the past. As of now, the Warriors and Mavericks are still discussing trade details, including the Hornets trading two second-rounders from the Mavericks for Josh Green, and one of those second-rounders could end up being traded to the Warriors. We will have to wait for follow-up news.
It is worth mentioning that the Lakers broke the news that the Lakers gave a 4-year 80 million contract, but he chose to sign a contract with the Mavericks with a lower salary to attack the fifth championship of his career, and also took into account the advantage of lower taxes in Texas (higher income at hand). These details led Klay to opt for a team-up with the Eastern European duo and reject the Lakers. Heart-piercing Lakers, heart-piercing James, it is expected that James will choose to renew his contract with the highest salary after missing Klay. In fact, if you look at it in comparison, you will find that neither the Mavericks nor the Lakers give contracts that are as good as the Warriors; The Warriors offered a salary of about $25 million, and Klay was able to enjoy some of the previous accolades, including the team's tactical position, the right to speak in the locker room, and the team's honors. Of course, all of this came to an end with Clay's departure.
Sign-and-trade, so that the potential starters of the Mavericks next season: Irving & Klay & Doncic & Washington & Lively. Last season, the Mavericks reached the finals under the leadership of the Eastern European group, but they were Tao Tao in the face of the Celtics, who had blossomed more than the whole team. Now the arrival of Clay can be the most trustworthy point for the Eastern European pair, and their strength will undoubtedly be further improved in the new season. Do you think this lineup can challenge for the championship?
In addition, the Warriors have also completed a signing, according to The Athletic's Shams, multiple sources revealed that guard Melton plans to join the Warriors for 12.8 million in one year. In the 2023-24 season, Melton played in 38 regular season games for the 76ers, averaging 11.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3 assists and 1.6 steals in 26.9 minutes per game. One thing to say, offering Melton a one-year contract of 12.8 million is a bit of a premium, after all, he can't even play in the 76ers.
The free agency market continues, and the adjustments and operations of the teams are still not over, but for the Warriors, it is unknown whether there will be operations next. Do you think the Warriors will continue to operate?