The Golden State Warriors lost to the Kings and missed the playoffs, and Klay Thompson could leave

The Golden State Warriors entered the playoffs in the 2023-24 regular season with a 10th-place record in the West. Unfortunately, in the playoff game on April 17, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors with a score of 118-94 and sent the Warriors home to fish.

The 24-point fiasco made the Warriors fans and media very uncomfortable, after all, there were huge problems in this game, both the core players and the head coach. Some fans dumped the Golden State Warriors' missed playoff on Chris Paul. It was Chris Paul who knocked the Warriors out of the playoffs.

Chris Paul played just 18 minutes, making 1-of-3 shooting, contributing 3 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists. It can only be said that the Golden State Warriors cheated Chris Paul, who held a record of consecutive playoff appearances for many years, and was ended by the Golden State Warriors. This is the first time since 2010 that Chris Paul has missed the playoffs.

Stephen Curry contributed 22 points, four rebounds and two assists on 8-of-16 shooting, including 3-of-7 three-pointers. However, he made six turnovers. Even though Stephen Curry got a two-man mobile pick-and-roll from his teammates, he was still limited by the Kings.

As for Klay Thompson, who shot 0-of-10 from the field and 0-of-6 from three-point range in this game, he was a key figure for the Golden State Warriors. Klay Thompson played like this before becoming a free agent, and this could be his last game with the Warriors.

Draymond Green finished with 12 points, three rebounds and six assists on 4-of-8 shooting. Draymond Green has always been known for defending and playmaking, but he didn't play at his best in defense and passing in this game.

The Golden State Warriors' defense was completely overwhelmed by the Kings, with Keegan Murray scoring 32 points and nine rebounds. 8 of 13 outside shots, as a 2.03-meter outside pitcher, he made the Warriors' five-small lineup completely stunned. Sabonis had 16 points and 12 rebounds and Fox had 24 points. Barnes had 17 points and Ellis had 15.

The Golden State Warriors will have to think about the team's future rebuilding plan next season, and the Big Three lineup, led by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, will not even make the playoffs without Xiao Hua's support.

What the Golden State Warriors have to do in the offseason is to send Klay Thompson away in exchange for a better star by signing and trading. Sending Wiggins away in exchange for a forward like Jerami Grant or Byus Harris. Then there's the option of ending Chris Paul's contract, or negotiating a deal to send him away.