Klay Thompson’s agent, Greg Lawrence, proposed at the least 4 totally different contracts to the Golden State Warriors by the point the 2024 offseason arrived, stories ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Kendra Andrews. The Warriors all the time responded by asking him to attend till they discover different offers to enhance their roster. The Warriors pursued trades for LeBron James, Mikal Bridges, Paul George and Lauri Markkanen.Â
The Warriors needed Thompson to stick with the workforce, however not a beginning position. Thompson was not thrilled with the concept, however enjoying an Andre Iguodala-type position wasn’t a deal-breaker for him.
Round June 1st, Thompson’s camp made their ultimate provide to the Warriors indicating he would settle for a two-year deal for about $40 million per season. The Warriors nonetheless stated that they could not conform to the deal. Roughly two weeks later, sources say Thompson realized he wanted a wholly new expertise. Thompson had been depressing attempting to reclaim the earlier model of himself with the Warriors and determined he would attempt to struggle for one thing new.