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Lakers Offered Klay Thompson More Money Per Year, More Years Than Mavericks

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Klay Thompson chose to sign with the Dallas Mavericks despite the Los Angeles Lakers offering more money and more years. Thompson agreed to join the Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million deal. "The Lakers were offering more money per year and for a longer term," said Tim MacMahon on the Hoop Collective podcast. "By the way, where were the Lakers getting that money?" replied … [Read more...] about Lakers Offered Klay Thompson More Money Per Year, More Years Than Mavericks

Klay Thompson Asked Stephen Curry Not To Exert Influence Over Warriors’ Negotiating Position

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In the weeks leading to free agency, Klay Thompson asked Stephen Curry not to exert his influence over the Golden State Warriors in hopes of applying enough pressure to ensure his return to the franchise, sources tell Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Even if Curry was able to change the outcome, it wouldn't change how genuine Joe Lacob and the Golden State front office felt … [Read more...] about Klay Thompson Asked Stephen Curry Not To Exert Influence Over Warriors’ Negotiating Position

Klay Thompson Agrees To Join Mavericks On Three-Year, $50M Sign-And-Trade

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Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a three-year, $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors facilitating. The Charlotte Hornets will acquire Josh Green from the Mavericks as part of the trade. Thompson was a first round pick by the Warriors in 2011 and they went on to win four titles together. Thompson, who is represented by Greg Lawrence, is … [Read more...] about Klay Thompson Agrees To Join Mavericks On Three-Year, $50M Sign-And-Trade

Mavs Optimistic Of Re-Signing Derrick Jones Jr. Even If Klay Thompson Also Acquired

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The Dallas Mavericks have optimism they will be able to re-sign Derrick Jones Jr. even if they also find a path to acquiring Klay Thompson, sources tell Marc Stein. The Mavericks created space to use their full midlevel taxpayer midlevel by trading away Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons. The Mavericks could use Josh Green in a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors … [Read more...] about Mavs Optimistic Of Re-Signing Derrick Jones Jr. Even If Klay Thompson Also Acquired