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It may have been a long time coming, but that doesn’t make Klay Thompson’s departure from the Golden State Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks any less sad. Thompson, after all, spent 13 fruitful years with the Warriors and he formed arguably the best backcourt in NBA history alongside Stephen Curry, helping the Dubs to four […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson may have moved down south, but his heart will always be in the Bay. The four-time champion left the Golden State Warriors this offseason after 13 years, ending one of the best runs with one club in NBA history. Thompson posted a heartfelt goodbye message on Friday, via Instagram. “Oh […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly in the hunt for Klay Thompson until he ended up agreeing to a deal with the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers’ pursuit of the future Hall of Famer may not have been that serious after all. There are reports that Lakers GM Rob Pelinka never even actually spoke with […]

Klay Thompson is known as one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA today who was one-half of the Splash Brothers that led the Golden State Warriors to four NBA titles. However, in July 2024, Thompson’s time with the Warriors came to an end as he agreed to a three-year, $50 million sign-and-trade deal […]

Klay Thompson’s departure from the Golden State Warriors may be mutually beneficial, but that doesn’t mean that there is no air of sadness in the aftermath of their breakup 13 years into the relationship. Thompson endured a rough 2023-24 campaign with the Warriors and became scapegoated for the team’s struggles in ways that didn’t seem […]

The MLB trade deadline is still four weeks away and, while the New York Mets could possibly make a massive Pete Alonso trade at the deadline, they made a smaller move with an NBA star’s less famous sibling. Veteran outfielder Trayce Thompson, younger brother of Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson, has been released from his […]

Now that Klay Thompson has officially left the Golden State Warriors after spending all 13 years of his career so far with the franchise, details have emerged about some decisions Warriors management made that frustrated Thompson and former teammate Draymond Green. The offseason after the Warriors won their championship in 2022, they prioritized extending some […]

The Dallas Mavericks have already had a busy offseason, making moves such as trading Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons and acquiring Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors. So what’s next for the Mavs? Our amazing ClutchPoints fans recently submitted Mavericks questions via X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Dallas is […]

After one of the most legendary runs in NBA history, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors have divorced. However, one door closing simply opens another, so it’s time to make bold predictions for Thompson’s upcoming season with the Dallas Mavericks. Although the future Hall-of-Famer is past his prime at 34 years old, he still […]

Draymond Green is frustrated that the Los Angeles Clippers did not agree to a sign-and-trade deal that would have sent Paul George to the Golden State Warriors. However, ESPN Analyst Alan Hahn is not particularly impressed with Green’s reaction. George left in free agency and has agreed to a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with […]

Former NBA player and current basketball analyst Austin Rivers spoke on his podcast about how the Golden State Warriors treated Klay Thompson and what led to him signing with the Dallas Mavericks in the offseason. He would talk about the topic of Thompson on his own podcast called “Off Guard” produced by Spotify and The […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob recently invited Klay Thompson for a round of golf at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles — the star-studded venue that plays host to Tiger Woods’ annual Signature Event, the Genesis Invitational. Instead of chatting about how to continue their historic partnership over their 18 holes at the hallowed […]

The Golden State Warriors may not be done putting together a respectable team around Stephen Curry just yet, but there is a sense that the team everyone has come to love and respect is nothing but a thing of the past now that Klay Thompson is no longer part of the it. After a fraught […]

Klay Thompson is joining the Dallas Mavericks. It’s a move that ends a long, historically successful tenure with the Golden State Warriors and adds more talent to a Western Conference contender. The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to land Thompson despite LeBron James’ willingness to take a pay cut. The Los Angeles Clippers were also […]

Klay Thompson’s stint with the Golden State Warriors has officially come to an end. The Dallas Mavericks signed him to a three-year, $50 million deal in a sign-and-trade with the Warriors, and with that, his 12-season stint playing alongside his longtime teammates Stephen Curry and Draymond Green came to an end. While it was long […]

July 1, 2024 marks a sad day in the Golden State Warriors franchise, with Klay Thompson choosing to depart for the Dallas Mavericks after 13 fruitful years with the Dubs. For a while, it has looked as though a breakup between the two parties was inevitable. Draymond Green, on the latest episode of his eponymous […]

It’s been a big week for the Golden State Warriors. Star sharpshooter Klay Thompson decided to leave the Dubs and play for the Dallas Mavericks, breaking up a trio of Thompson, Steph Curry, and Draymond Green that has been together since 2012. Now, Green is sharing what it was like to learn that Thompson was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were in the running for Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors, but they eventually lost out to the Dallas Mavericks, and his father, Mychal Thompson, was disappointed by his son’s choice to not play for his former team. “I’m not feeling too much in a congratulatory mood […]

Klay Thompson sent a shockwave through the NBA world when reporters announced he was leaving the Golden State Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks at the start of free agency. Thompson shared tremendous success and formed the signature “Splash Brothers” duo with longtime backcourt mate Stephen Curry. Curry released a touching tribute for Thompson amid his […]

Klay Thompson, after 13 seasons in blue and gold, is leaving the Golden State Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks. Since being drafted by the Warriors in 2011, Thompson has been an integral part of the Warriors’ four NBA championships, although the relationship between Thompson and Golden State has seemingly ended on a sour note. After […]

After 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson is departing for the Dallas Mavericks. A half of the famed ‘Splash Brothers’ with Stephen Curry, Thompson helped Golden State win four championships in an eight-year span, but there may be some harsh feelings as the two sides part ways. And according to at least […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a big move with the sign-and-trade for Klay Thompson with the Golden State Warriors, and there were a number of factors at play when it came to Thompson’s decision. Mainly, Thompson was excited by a team like the Mavericks being serious in their pursuit of him. “I think what really energized […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Klay Thompson on Monday via a three-team deal with the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets. The Mavs traded Josh Green to the Hornets in the deal and sent two second-round picks to the Warriors. Golden State also received a trade exception as part of the deal. The move worked as […]

The Golden State Warriors are going through one of the biggest transition periods in franchise history. Longtime shooting guard Klay Thompson is heading to the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team sign-and-trade deal. Fans are sad to see Thompson leave the Dubs and are equally as frustrated with the returns from his trade. Thompson joined the […]

Klay Thompson is joining the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to a $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors. Thompson has spent his entire career with the Warriors but is now set for a new chapter in Dallas. In the three-team deal, Golden State will pick up a pair of second-round picks. Now that the […]

Despite Klay Thompson’s big NBA Free Agency move to the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors are doing one final act for the second member of the Splash Brothers. The Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr-led squad had something in store for him. What is it, you may ask? Well, they are retiring his number 11 […]

The Golden State Warriors have officially lost Klay Thompson. He has signed with the Dallas Mavericks to partner up with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic through NBA Free Agency. While the collapse was very evident since last season, there were still questions in people’s minds. A lot of them had to do with why Stephen […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ empire continues to crumble before the basketball world’s eyes. After drafting LeBron James’ son and hiring his podcast co-host as a first-time head coach, the team has struck out so far in this free agency period. The Lakers pulled out all the stops to land Klay Thompson, but they still couldn’t […]

Back in May 2013, before both of Stephen Curry’s MVP’s, before he had shattered the all-time three-point shooting record, and before all four NBA Titles that Curry led the Golden State Warriors to, Bill Simmons wrote in his annual trade value column that, “The Golden Gate Bridge has a better chance of being traded than […]

Klay Thompson is one of the best shooters in the NBA today. Forming one half of the iconic Splash Brothers, Thompson successfully shot his way into four NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors. Moreover, he is also a five-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA player, which has helped Thompson amass a net worth of […]

It’s going to be really weird not seeing Klay Thompson in a Golden State Warriors uniform anymore. Thompson’s next team is not yet known but his time with the Warriors is coming to an end after 13 seasons, four championships and an endless amount of memories. The 34-year-old still has some juice left but is […]

Klay Thompson leaving the Golden State Warriors is a certainty in the 2024 offseason, but his next home still is undetermined. The reigning Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks are one of the teams in pursuit. For Thompson to join an up-and-coming contender after feeling snubbed by Golden State would be a great move for the […]

Klay Thompson is set to join the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to a $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Thompson has spent his entire career with the Warriors but is now set for a new chapter in Dallas. It is a three-team deal that includes Josh Green going […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are always under pressure to deliver a championship product on the hardwood year-in, year-out. The offseason provides hope that, perhaps, the Lakers could once again find the right pieces to surround LeBron James and Anthony Davis with a championship-caliber roster. And at the start of free agency, James wasted no time […]

All good things come to an end, but they should not come down burning in flames. The Splash Brothers was the greatest duo in not just Golden State Warriors history but also arguably in all of the 77 years of the league. Stephen Curry perfectly complemented Klay Thompson’s playstyle and vice versa. The addition of […]

Even if they got drafted into the league two years apart, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were always the staple stars in the Golden State Warriors system. Before Steve Kerr and the success started coming in, it was the Splash Brothers who scrapped against a loaded early 2010s NBA. Now, the trendsetting and generation-altering duo […]

After 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors and four championships, Klay Thompson is departing the franchise and the sides will work through sign-and-trade options, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Klay Thompson is going to have discussions with the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers, according […]

The Golden State Warriors had a dynasty that won four championships together. Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson formed one of the greatest trios the league has ever seen, but that era of Warriors basketball is seemingly coming to a close. The Warriors have been handicapped by the salary cap for years, and it […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are not known for making huge moves during free agency. In fact, past-their-prime versions of Patrick Patterson and Caron Butler are the biggest-name external free agents that the team has ever signed. To get premier talent in free agency, you have to be willing to pay a premier price, and the […]