Warriors Rejected Klay Thompson’s Two-Year, $40 Million Offer

According to multiple reports, Klay Thompson and his agent brought several contract proposals to the Golden State Warriors before the start of free agency. However, management wasn’t having it.

The latest offer was a two-year, $40 million deal. The Warriors shot down this very cheap, reasonable deal. This was after Thompson came to terms with having an Andre Igudola-type role at Golden State.

Golden State wanted him to come off the bench behind Brandin Podziemski, prompting the team to take a different financial approach. Mike Dunleavy Jr. sought names like Mikal Bridges, Lauri Markkanen, LeBron James, and Paul George.

About two weeks after the Warriors rejected his final offer on June 1st, Thompson decided that he needed to find himself with a different team and finish his journey somewhere else. This led to him signing with the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million deal.

Klay Thompson Signs $50 Million Deal With Mavericks

According to multiple reports, the Dallas Mavericks have come to an agreement with Klay Thompson for him to join the likes of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.

The deal is set for three years worth $50 million, including a player option. For reference on other offers coming across Thompson’s phone, the Los Angeles Lakers were prepared to offer him a four-year, $80 million deal.

While Dallas has agreed to a contract with Thompson, Golden State is still finalizing the terms of the sign-and-trade that would land the four-time champion in Dallas. It would also take the willingness of the Charlotte Hornets to get this deal done. For the Hornets, Josh Green was sent to them.

However, multiple insiders have noted that this deal should be completed soon, and the terms of this trade/agreement will be publicized.

Per Brett Siegel, Klay Thompson will be a member of the Dallas Mavericks no matter what.

Klay Thompson To Leave The Warriors; Multiple Teams Lined Up

According to multiple reports, the Golden State Warriors and Klay Thompson are most likely done with their storied partnership. Shams Charania is telling fans that the Warriors are preparing for him to go after another team.

Since the negotiating period opened two weeks ago, neither side has communicated. While both sides have made their intentions clear on what they wanted, this lack of communication is probably the final nail in the coffin.

Several teams are interested in the aging shooter, and the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers are ready to make offers to recruit him to their contending franchises. Other names, like the Orlando Magic, have been dropped. However, recent reports say it’s a no-go.

Golden State is open to a sign-and-trade to give the 34-year-old the type of contract he wants from his chosen team.