Report: Klay, Warriors in ‘no significant movement’ on contract talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
It’s almost June and there is little to no clarity regarding Klay Thompson’s future with the Warriors.
But as contract renewal talks continue, there has been “no significant movement from either side” toward a resolution. The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported Thursday, citing league sources.
Golden State remains interested in retaining Thompson “at the right price” once other parts of the roster are in place, Slater added, but Thompson is expected to enter NBA free agency in July for the first time since 2019.
“[The Warriors] “I haven’t exactly been knocking on his door to work out the framework for an extension (which could be signed at any time),” Slater wrote. For his part, the 34-year-old Thompson appears ready to test the open waters. , exploring outside options for the first time in his career.
“…Thompson spent the past month traveling and decompressing after an early, bitter end to a stressful season. But June is business time in the NBA. It’s time for Thompson and his representation to figure out what options really exist for him, what he wants and what it will take for Golden State to lure him back.”
While Thompson, a four-time NBA champion and five-time All-Star, can certainly cash in on a mega-offer from a team like the Detroit Pistons or Charlotte Hornets, the competitive veteran still wants to win.
Slater doesn’t expect Thompson to chase a bag this offseason, but his hunger for ring No. 5 still exists in Season 14. And Slater noted there are other cap-space teams with a clearer path to the NBA title contention than the Warriors, which includes the Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic – all teams that made the playoffs this past season.
Thompson’s age and injury history don’t make him the highest-profile option on the open market, as Paul George, who has a player option with the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2024-25 season, will likely draw the most attention if he doesn’t. back to LA.
Thompson averaged 17.9 points on 43.2 percent shooting from the field and 38.7 percent from 3-point range last season, with 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 29.7 minutes in 77 games .
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