Klay Thompson has yet to sign a contract extension with the Warriors, and according to Marc Stein of The Athletic, there is a growing belief in the league that the Orlando Magic would be a potential suitor if Warriors star Klay Thompson enters the free agent market this summer.
Subsequently, it was revealed that Klay had rejected the Warriors' offer of $48 million over two years. Clay's whereabouts are still a mystery. Since the beginning of this season, Klay's form has been unsatisfactory, and in the days when the trade deadline is approaching, there are even rumors of trading Klay. Although Dunleavy didn't make a big move at the end, Klay still didn't renew his contract, which is still a fact.
Although after the All-Star break, Warriors core Stephen Curry said that he believes Klay and Dream will stay with the Warriors for life. "Not only do we want to stay with the Warriors and play at a high level, but we also want to finish in the way we think is right," he said. ”
Klay also stated in a previous interview that his original intention was to stay with the Warriors. For the sake of the team, he is willing to accept change, from a core player to a small role, from a starter to a substitute. But Klay, who has always been arrogant, also has the possibility of leaving the team, and salary is a problem.
Shams posted that if Klay is in the free agent market, the Heat, Magic, and even the Lakers and Clippers will be interested in him, and there are five potential next homes for Klay that are not like the Lakers and Clippers, who can offer big contracts.
When the Jazz sent Olynyk away at the trade deadline, it was possible to imagine that Ainge still wanted to give up this season. After sending away Mitchell and Gobert, the Jazz amassed a lot of draft picks. The team has young people like Sexton and Kessler. If the Jazz want to do well next season, bringing in Klay is a good option.
The Orlando Magic have completed a rebuild after selecting Banchero. Wagner + Banchero have led the team to a top-four finish in the East. The Magic don't have a good No. 2 spot, and they need Klay's projection ability and veteran experience. The Magic have $67 million in salary space this summer and are expected to offer Klay a contract with an average annual salary of $30 million.
The Raptors sent Siakam away at the trade deadline and are already on their way to a rebuild. But they have three potential youngsters of Barnes + Quickley + Barrett. If they have Barnes as the core, they need a veteran to guide them, and Clay will be a good immediate reinforcement.
With the introduction of Sika this year, the Pacers' overall strength has risen a notch, although they are still some way from winning the championship. But in the offseason, bringing in Klay would be a tall addition. Haliburton's ghostly passing, Klay can also digest a certain amount of the ball, and with Sika's personal attributes, the Pacers are able to form a run-and-gun team.
This summer, Harris' contract expires. The 76ers have a salary space of about 30 million, plus Embiid's explosion this season, Maxey's growth. If the 76ers want to win a championship, Klay would be the best option. Possessing top-notch shooting ability and off-ball ability, and a wealth of experience in not possessing the ball is what the 76ers need. Hundreds of spectators