Klay Thompson turned in an impressive bounce-back season last year, recovering from ACL and Achilles surgeries to lead the NBA in total 3-pointers while shooting 41% from deep. The 33-year-old guard is entering the final season of his contract with the Golden State Warriors, so he and his representation have engaged in extension talks with the organization — thus far to no avail.
No extension is imminent for Thompson and the Warriors, as the two sides are still far apart, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. If no deal is reached, Thompson would become a free agent during the 2024 summer. Per Wojnarowski:
“I’m told that there has been absolutely no progress on a Klay Thompson extension in Golden State, that they are both still apart on years and money, and there’s a very real possibility that Klay Thompson goes into free agency next summer without a deal.”
Thompson made a league-best 301 3-pointers last season in 69 games, while averaging 21.9 points — his highest mark since the 2016-17 season — and a career-best 4.1 rebounds per game.
The issue with Thompson goes beyond performance and finances, of course, as the Southern California native has been embraced by the Bay Area fanbase, forming one of the best trios in…
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