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When the Dallas Mavericks signed Klay Thompson, they probably knew that he likes to do other things than just play basketball. If they didn’t know then, they know now, after Thompson was seen dancing in Cameroon with his former Golden State Warriors teammate, Festus Ezeli. Klay Thompson's latest side quest: Vibing with former Warriors teammate […]

It’s always nice to witness NBA stars at their peak. They electrify stadiums with their superb play. More often than not, it’s their brilliance that would help teams secure wins. In fact, some lead to NBA championships. However, in terms of reality, NBA stars only have a certain window before their decline, thanks to either […]

The sun is setting on the Golden State Warriors dynasty. Klay Thompson’s exit in free agency for the Dallas Mavericks that a new era is dawning on the Dubs, with Stephen Curry and company left fighting to salvage whatever remains of the championship core that has led them to much success over the past decade. […]

The Golden State Warriors’ big three of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green officially split up this offseason when Thompson landed with the Dallas Mavericks via a sign-and-trade. It was certainly an emotional breakup for all three guys, but as the 2023-24 campaign went on, it became increasingly clear it was what both Thompson […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been active in free agency to improve their roster after making it to the NBA Finals. The Mavericks have committed to building around their star duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in pursuit of a title. Dallas’ trade deadline acquisitions of PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford were pivotal in their […]

It is safe to say that NBA free agency is essentially over for the summer. Despite there still being impactful talents like Tyus Jones and Isaac Okoro still available for teams to negotiate with, virtually all 30 organizations have made the free agency moves they set out to make. While many teams drastically improved their […]

Klay Thompson had spent his entire career playing with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors before the 2024 NBA offseason. Now, Thompson is preparing for his next chapter with the Dallas Mavericks. Curry admitted that it is “weird” not having Thompson as a teammate. “It’s still weird, man,” Curry said, via Marc J. Spears […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ acquisition of Klay Thompson has been a popular subject of discussion throughout this offseason. Mavericks forward PJ Washington, who was acquired ahead of the 2023-24 NBA trade deadline, was recently asked to share his thoughts on the addition. “I think it’s great,” Washington said, via Kevin Gray Jr. “I think he brings […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors are regarded as two of the best three-point shooting teams in the NBA but now the Mavericks have a decided edge with Klay Thompson in Dallas. On Saturday, Thompson let loose on social media with his reaction to a video making the rounds showing the challenge that his […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Klay Thompson via a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors in July. Thompson wanted a fresh start and Dallas needed another reliable three-point shooting threat. The fit makes plenty of sense. But will the addition of Thompson significantly impact a Mavericks superstar? We all know that Luka Doncic is a perennial […]

LOS ANGELES — The 2024 ESPYS in Los Angeles, CA was a terrific event. The red carpet provided celebrities and athletes to flash some style while talking to reporters. A number of people in the NBA world took some time to discuss the Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson acquisition with ClutchPoints on the red carpet. Thompson […]

LeBron James, Paul George, and Klay Thompson highlight a very interesting grouping of stars available in NBA Free Agency this year. While there are already those with verbal agreements in place before free agency began, like Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby with the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, respectively, there has been plenty of […]

The break-up between Klay Thompson and Golden State Warriors may be painful, as it will be a jarring sight to look at Thompson donning a Dallas Mavericks uniform after 13 years with the Dubs, but this parting of ways was very much inevitable and necessary. But no one should ever let Thompson’s departure sully the […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ acquisition of Klay Thompson has been the highlight of the team’s offseason. The initial expectation was that Thompson would start for Dallas, but there was still some uncertainty about the situation. NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium shut down any uncertainty during his latest appearance on The Pat McAfee […]

We all thought Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green would all play together until their retirement. The trio achieved the extremely unique accomplishment of building a dynasty with the team that originally drafted them, and it seemed like nothing could disrupt their bond. Draymond Green has been with the Warriors and teammates with Stephen […]

The Golden State Warriors championship core was disassembled this offseason when Klay Thompson chose to sign with the Dallas Mavericks in free agency. The departure may not have been that surprising considering the fact that Thompson and the Warriors had failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension. But there was at least one […]

The 2024 offseason saw one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history break up. Following a tumultuous year filled with ups and downs, Klay Thompson has left the Golden State Warriors. The sharpshooter orchestrated a sign-and-trade that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks. While publicly, both sides have been amicable, plenty of drama around the […]

Klay Thompson is all set for a fresh start with the Dallas Mavericks. He is set to play in a new city for a team that fell just three wins short of an NBA Finals victory this past season. Mavericks GM Nico Harrison is equally excited to add Thompson. He spoke to ESPN about his […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell short of their ultimate goal of winning the franchise’s second NBA title, but Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving made believers out of the most ardent skeptics in the process. The Mavericks’ Irving showed he could still hang with younger players as he sliced and diced his way to the Finals, leading […]

Last season, Adam Silver introduced the NBA Cup, a tournament-style event that culminated with a championship game in Las Vegas. The format featured three separate groupings in each conference consisting of five teams per group. The league revealed the groupings for the 2024-25 season on Friday with a few major storylines. The Dallas Mavericks and […]

The Dallas Mavericks were one of the best stories in the NBA last season. Their moves at the trade deadline along with the blossoming synergy between Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving allowed them to make a run all the way to the NBA Finals. While they lost in five games to the Boston Celtics, Dallas […]

Whether Klay Thompson plays one more season, ten more seasons, or retires tomorrow, he will go down in history as one of the greatest players to ever wear a Golden State Warriors uniform. He’s a five-time All-Star, a two-time All-NBA player, a one-time all-defensive team member, and a four-time NBA Champion who will forever have […]

The Golden State Warriors officially dismantled their championship core this offseason with Klay Thompson’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks in free agency to the Dallas Mavericks. It seemed inevitable after the two sides had been unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension during the regular season. But this move might be exactly what […]

As the Dallas Mavericks make a huge move in adding former Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson, there was one person who was possibly more disappointed than anybody that he did not go to the Los Angeles Lakers. That person is no other than Mycal Thompson, former Laker and more importantly the father to Klay […]

Klay Thompson is past his prime. That much is clear. But the Dallas Mavericks clearly saw a ton of value in Thompson to the point of making him their top priority in free agency, signing him to a three-year, $50 million deal to presumably slot in as the team’s starter at the small forward position. […]

Draymond Green and Klay Thompson have one of the best friendships in the league. Together with Stephen Curry, they became the foundation for what would eventually become the Golden State Warriors dynasty. However, the second Splash Brother decided to part ways with the Steve Kerr-led squad in NBA Free Agency. Instead, he will be joining […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson is excited for a fresh start with the Dallas Mavericks. He is set to play in a new city for a team that fell just three wins short of an NBA Finals victory this past season. Of course, joining superstars such as Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic caught his attention as […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals. Since the defeat, Dallas has made a number of roster changes. Klay Thompson highlights the team’s offseason acquisitions, and he was introduced along with Naji Marshall and Quentin Grimes on Tuesday. During the introductory press conference, Thompson admitted that […]

A lack of depth is what most Golden State Warriors fans are worried about after Klay Thompson’s departure. It is not often that Stephen Curry needs to step out of the game to manage his fatigue but he still needs a secondary guard to knock down shots when needed. Thankfully, Steve Kerr has developed Brandin […]

Klay Thompson leaving the Golden State Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks after not being able to agree to a new contract was an emotional event for the organization and fans, and Stephen Curry revealed the emotions he felt as he was communicating with his long-time teammate throughout the process. “It’s one of those things where […]

Stephen Curry wanted to end his career alongside Klay Thompson and Draymond Green with the Golden State Warriors. During a conversation with Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill at the USA Basketball men’s national team camp in Las Vegas, Curry discussed his emotions about losing his fellow Splash Brother after Thompson departed for the […]

Klay Thompson is officially headed to the Dallas Mavericks after the team announced the deal on Saturday. He will wear No. 31 for the Mavs as he prepares to play for a team besides the Golden State Warriors for the first time in his NBA career. Thompson is ready for his next chapter, as he […]

Very few players spend their entire NBA careers with one franchise, especially nowadays. While Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, and some others chose to represent just one team while in the NBA, the same cannot be said now for Klay Thompson, who left the Golden State Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks this offseason. And […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been busy this offseason. They have made a number of key trades and signings that could help them get over the hump in the 2024-25 season. Dallas made a few of their recent moves official on Saturday evening. The team announced yesterday that they have acquired five-time All-Star Klay Thompson and […]

For the last decade, the Golden State Warriors have undoubtedly been the defining team in the National Basketball Association. Consider, no franchise has won more regular season games (519), or postseason games (99), or made more NBA Finals appearances (6), or won more NBA championships (4) than the Golden State Warriors. In that ten year span, Stephen […]

Now that Golden State Warriors legend Klay Thompson has moved on to the Dallas Mavericks, the team has put together a touching tribute video for Thompson. “Klay is my dog. Our chemistry has taken us to all types of crazy heights.” The Warriors with a tribute video for Klay Thompson 🙌 (via @warriors)pic.twitter.com/zL6JYboXy6 — ClutchPoints […]

The Dallas Mavericks officially announced the team’s acquisition of former Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson on Saturday. The deal ended up being a six-team trade between the Mavs, Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Charlotte Hornets, and Denver Nuggets, via Mavs PR on X (formerly Twitter). It becomes the first six-team trade in NBA history. […]

It’s been a tough offseason for Golden State Warriors fans. Klay Thompson, who spent 13 fruitful years in the Bay and he formed arguably the best backcourt in NBA history alongside Stephen Curry, left for the Dallas Mavericks after helping to lead the Dubs to four championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. Warriors head […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers are heading into next season with the hopes of once again contending for a championship that they last won in 2020, one of the crucial steps was bringing in another star along with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. One free agents that the team was gunning for was Golden State […]