Go for a big contract, you don't owe anyone
In the first round of the play-offs, the Warriors were defeated by the Kings by 24 points and were eliminated, and the Warriors, who had completely missed the playoffs, officially ended all their journeys this season! At the same time, the Warriors' triumvirate Ku, Tang, and Chai also almost finished their last game of fighting side by side on this day! The back waves of the Yangtze River pushed the front waves, and this is the inevitable law of historical development. Last year, the Warriors were able to easily beat the King in the first round, but what awaits them this year is that they will be beaten by the King in the play-offs! This seems to confirm the classic line of the movie: Come out and mix, sooner or later you will have to pay it back!
The end of the Warriors' season means that their offseason has come early! What will happen to Klay Thompson, whose contract expires this year, and will the Warriors reach an early contract extension with him? Although Coach Kerr, Curry, and Dream Chaser all hope that Klay can reach a contract extension with the Warriors and make a comeback next season!
It's ridiculous that the Warriors owner spent more than $300 million to build a roster this season that didn't make the playoffs. With Klay still on his contract, the Warriors' team salary for next season has reached $170 million, which has touched the luxury tax. Therefore, the Warriors owner will never continue to blindly spend money to build a roster, and reducing expenses will be the first thing he needs to do at the moment! This is probably the key to Klay's delay in reaching an early contract extension.
According to well-known journalist Zach Lowe, sources have revealed that Klay and the Warriors have not had substantive negotiations over a new contract in the past few months. Both sides noted that Jrue Holiday (33), who is the same age as Klay (34 years old), signed a four-year, $135 million contract with the Celtics last week. According to Warriors reporter Kendra Andrews, Klay Thompson wants to agree on a contract that is consistent with the rest of the Warriors dynasty.
It's clear that Klay wants to pursue a big four-year, roughly $140 million contract. But the Warriors will certainly not offer him such a contract extension, which is why the contract extension negotiations between the two sides have been deadlocked so far. Of course, as a historical shooter, Klay will certainly attract some interest in the free agent market, with the Orlando Magic being the team most likely to sign Klay. As previously reported, the Magic are likely to offer Klay a big contract this summer. In addition, the Dallas Mavericks are also a potential next home for Klay!
In the latest news, according to Shams on the show: "Klay Thompson is very open to [testing the waters] in the free market. If he finds his next home, it will be the hardest decision of his life to make. At that point, he'll have to call Curry and Dream Green and say he's gone. ”
It can be seen that Klay Thompson's departure from the Warriors this summer is almost a foregone conclusion, and Klay will say goodbye to his 13-year Warriors career! Of course, he can leave the Warriors with his head held high and bravely pursue the big contract he wants. Because he has dedicated his best career to the city, he owes no one!
Despite the criticism for his late career performances, Klay has done everything he can!
Pack up your mood and leave with confidence!Go and pursue your ideal big contract, and then start a new chapter in your career, you deserve to meet a better you!Goodbye, Klay Thompson!Bless, Clay!