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With Stephen Curry taking a night off in order to rest, Klay Thompson took over in Golden State’s decisive victory over the flailing Utah Jazz on Sunday evening. His 32 points led all of the game’s scorers by a long shot, and was his second-highest output of the NBA season, and his fourth 30+ point game of the year. The now 34-year-old guard has had a couple of solid performances over the Warriors’ last three contests, and is proving that he still has something left in the tank after injuries and general aging over the past few seasons.
Could The Magic Be Klay Thompson’s Next NBA Team?
“One of the worst-kept secrets in the league is that Orlando, loaded with young talent but not with shooters, might offer Klay a ton of money next summer.” 👀
– @timkawakami
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 8, 2024
But it is becoming increasingly likely that he’ll be continuing his career somewhere other than the Bay Area.
Thompson’s contract situation has been a talking point for nearly a year now. He was always set to become a free agent after the conclusion of the 2024 season, and there haven’t been any reported negotiations between the two sides since Golden State’s reported $48 million offer over two years last summer. The Warriors have been reportedly looked to cheapen their roster’s price tag and lower their luxury tax bill sooner rather than later, and it could be Thompson who is the first of the team’s “big 3” to leave town.
There should be more than a handful of teams interested in bringing in one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, and the Orlando Magic top the list.
The fit would be obvious from a basketball standpoint. The Magic have one of the most talented young rosters in the league with guys like Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner that they intend to build around, with essentially their entire core currently being under the age of 26.
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Author : Anthony R. Cardenas
Publish date : 2024-04-08 15:03:32
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