With contract extension rumors swirling across the Warriors and Klay Thompson, Dubs proprietor Joe Lacob needs everybody to “relax”.
Earlier this week, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski mentioned “there was completely no progress” within the ongoing negotiations between the 2 events.
Woj additionally mentioned, “They’re each nonetheless aside on years and cash, and there’s a really actual chance that Klay Thompson goes into free company subsequent summer season with out a deal.”
However Lacob has reassured Warriors followers that there’s nothing to stress about, and that the crew need Thompson to remain in Golden State.
“I hope it’s not a distraction,” Lacob mentioned on 95.7 The Recreation on Wednesday. “I imply, we’re not accountable for this.”
“There are two sides to each negotiation. We wish him again. He needs to be again. It’s type of like Draymond [Green’s contract situation this past summer]. I believe everybody wants to only chill a bit bit. Let it take its course. My guess is it really works out. I can’t management it. I can’t dictate it. You possibly can’t dictate it. Followers can’t dictate it. These items need to take their course. There are totally different events concerned, however the intentions are actually good.”
33-year-old Klay is coming into the ultimate season of his five-year $190 million contract and has affirmed that no signed extension gained’t be distraction for him throughout the season.
“It’s not going to be a factor,” Thompson instructed The Athletic . “The truth that I’m going into my thirteenth season – that alone – it provides me such peace of thoughts. Granted, I’ve made cash, I’ve been capable of handle my household, myself, the folks I really like. However once I began enjoying this sport, I by no means as soon as thought I’m enjoying the sport as a result of I’m going to be wealthy and well-known. By no means did.”
Thompson has expressed a number of occasions his need to stay a ‘Warrior for all times’.
Klay’s father and former Laker Mychal Thompson has mentioned the identical.
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