Warriors preparing to lose Klay Thompson in free agency: Sources

[RandySF]

The Golden State Warriors are preparing to lose four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson in free agency, an expected parting of ways between a legendary dynasty and one of its legacy players, league sources told The Athletic.

Thompson and the Warriors have had close to no communication since the negotiating period opened for incumbent free agents nearly two weeks ago and no offer has been made, team and league sources said. The Warriors, after other business, have wanted to circle back and negotiate with Thompson. But he isn’t expected to be there waiting as a willing secondary priority in their summer plan, with his side feeling that the Warriors’ interest in a reunion has been disingenuous. The five-time All-Star guard is determined to find a new home elsewhere for his 14th NBA season and beyond, with both sides believing their 13-year run together is over, league sources said.


https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5603470/2024/06/29/klay-thompson-free-agency-warriors-negotiations-nba/

[calguy]

1. It's best for the Warriors to move on

They've been deteriorating a little more every year by sticking with their aging stars. It was more than obvious last year that their aging players can't keep up with the younger teams in the fourth quarter, and they're paying their aging stars so much that they can't afford to keep promising new players on the roster.

Thompson didn't score one point in their playoff loss to the Kings, so it's best for them to part ways to create cap room for the Warriors to rebuild their team.

[Auggie]

2. +1