With Thompson joining a rival team like the Lakers, the Warriors would see the end of an era and the Western Conference would change dramatically.
It seems that Klay Thompson took offense at the Golden State Warriors’ contract offer. That’s what Chris Haynes, at least, stated. According to Haynes, the situation is comparable to Paul George’s non-toxic and amicable one with the Los Angeles Clippers.
It is said that Thompson is aggressively looking into alternative options because he is quite dissatisfied with the negotiations. The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers are two examples of this. Given his links to Los Angeles, Thompson finds the Lakers to be an especially attractive choice.
Klay Thompson is reportedly receiving an annual offer of about $20 million from the Warriors. Considering his contributions to the squad and his legacy, Thompson might have thought it offensive. Thompson’s contemplation of alternative possibilities stems from this seeming lack of regard. Members of the Warriors organization therefore anticipate that he will depart the team.
“I think the Warriors are likely making him an annual contract in the low $20 million range. Does the feeling of disrespect make him want to leave that? It appears that he is.Klay Thompson with @ChrisBHaynes pic.twitter.com/VIr7dYe4gV
With Thompson joining a rival team like the Lakers, the Warriors would see the end of an era and the Western Conference would change dramatically. The incident serves as a reminder of the difficulties in juggling player contracts and earnings in the NBA and the fine line that must be drawn between team allegiance and individual ambition.
LeBron James is hoping the Los Angeles Lakers can sign Klay Thompson, who is expected to leave the Golden State Warriors soon. Four-time NBA champion Tristan Thompson still has a lot to offer a team in the hunt, both offensively and defensively.
As we have been covering over the past twenty-four hours: Klay Thompson’s exit from the Golden State Warriors appears to be getting closer. LeBron James is optimistic that the Lakers can make an attempt to challenge Dallas, according to league sources today.
Even though Thompson would be a fantastic addition to the Lakers, the franchise may not regard him as the game-changing third superstar that James and Anthony Davis should be paired with. Thompson’s abilities are more suitable as a complementary player, and in order to avoid making the same mistakes twice, the Lakers would need to keep looking for a reliable No. 3.
Despite this, James is prepared to forgo a sizeable salary increase in order to bolster the team; Jonas Valanciunas, Thompson, and James Harden are among the names that have been floated as possible targets. Although Thompson would be a welcome acquisition, the Lakers may benefit more from Harden and Valanciunas.