Klay Thompson rumors: Tracking latest news and updates on Warriors guard in free agency

Klay Thompson rumors: Tracking latest news and updates on Warriors guard in free agency

The Warriors are still aiming to contend next season after missing the playoffs this year, but the makeup of the roster could look much different than it has in recent years.

The future of Klay Thompson is up in the air, as the four-time NBA champion hits free agency, and Thompson himself has been pretty clear that he at least plans to test the waters of the open market after 13 years with the Warriors.

Thompson has spent all of a few hours of his 13-year career as a free agent. His only foray into free agency came in 2019, weeks after he tore his ACL during the NBA Finals, but Golden State quickly reeled him back in with a five-year deal.

As that contract expires, the outlook for both Thompson and the Warriors is much different than it was five years ago. Does that mean a divorce is on the horizon?

Here's a look at the latest news and rumors surrounding Thompson's free-agent decision.

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Klay Thompson free agency rumors

76ers, Nuggets interested in luring Thompson

• Date: Friday, June 28
• Source: The Athletic

The 76ers and Nuggets are two teams who would have interest in Thompson if he decided to leave the Warriors, The Athletic reported.

Philadelphia attempted to bolster its shot-making ability by trading for Buddy Hield at the trade deadline this season, but Hield largely struggled with the 76ers and is set to become a free agent himself. Thompson, while not as consistent from deep as he once was, could fill that same shooting role for the Sixers.

The Nuggets could be looking to replace free agent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, though it likely wouldn't be financially possible to retain Caldwell-Pope while also bringing in Thompson.

Mavericks could target Thompson after Hardaway deal

• Date: Friday, June 28
• Source: Marc Stein

The Mavericks are exploring the "feasibility" of signing Thompson in free agency, according to Marc Stein.

Dallas opened up some financial flexibility by unloading Tim Hardaway Jr.'s deal in a trade with the Pistons on Friday, which could be one step toward a pursuit of Thompson.

The Mavericks rebuilt their frontcourt over the past year, drafting Dereck Lively II while trading for P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, but a true shooter still looked like it was missing during the NBA Finals. Thompson wouldn't be forced into a premier offensive role given the presence of both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in Dallas, but the Mavericks might see him as a missing piece as they try to keep themselves in title contention next season.

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Warriors' negotiations with Thompson 'stalled'

• Date: Wednesday, June 26
• Source: The Ringer

The Warriors are "far apart" in negotiations with Thompson, according to The Ringer, with contract talks "stalled" for now.

The report is a reminder that it's far from a foregone conclusion that Thompson leaves the Warriors, with both sides at least making an effort to reach a new deal, but no deal appears to be close.

Golden State is still trying to figure out how to move Chris Paul and his hefty salary, while Andrew Wiggins could also be a trade candidate. The success of those efforts to shed salary could determine whether the Warriors can realistically retain Thompson.