Klay Thompson has joined the Dallas Mavericks through a sign-and-trade deal, teaming up with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The deal includes a three-year, $50 million contract without any player or team options.
Transaction Details and Contract Terms
According to Woj, this was a three-team trade. The Mavericks sent Josh Green to the Hornets, while the Warriors received a trade exception and a second-round pick from the Hornets. Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes reported that the Lakers offered Klay a four-year, $80 million contract, intending to trade D'Angelo Russell for him, but the Warriors rejected it. Klay chose Dallas to pursue his fifth career championship and benefit from Texas' lower taxes.
Klay’s Career with the Warriors
Klay’s illustrious 13-year career with the Warriors includes four championships, five All-Star selections, and three All-NBA Team nods. Notably, he once scored 37 points in a single quarter and hit 14 three-pointers in a game. Over 793 regular-season games, Klay averaged 19.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, with a 41.3% three-point shooting rate. He ranks sixth in franchise history in total points (15,531) and second in three-pointers made (2,481), only behind Stephen Curry. Additionally, Klay played 158 playoff games for the Warriors.
Looking Forward
Mark Stein revealed that Klay had face-to-face meetings with both the Mavericks and the Lakers in Los Angeles on Monday, with Irving actively recruiting him. Klay's move to the Mavericks marks the end of an era for the Warriors and the beginning of a new chapter alongside Doncic and Irving in Dallas.
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