The Dallas Mavericks are believed to be forward of the Los Angeles Lakers of their pursuit of Klay Thompson. By already buying and selling away Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons, the Mavericks have cleared the mandatory area to amass Thompson, whereas the Lakers nonetheless want to search out their corresponding transfer.
“Finally, on the finish of the day, they each might signal Klay outright,” stated Brian Windhorst on Get Up. “And when Klay makes his selection, he can go to both place. However, proper now, I do imagine the Mavericks are forward, not solely with Klay, but additionally of their pursuit of a transaction that works.”
Whereas the Golden State Warriors and Thompson have moved on from one another, they may work collectively on a sign-and-trade that helps him get to his most popular vacation spot.
“I feel the Mavericks can get Klay Thompson to a contract within the neighborhood of about $67 million, $68 million,” added Windhorst. “That’s now the aim the Lakers must to attempt to hit themselves in a sign-and-trade package deal. So Klay is clearly going to take his time. We’ll see the way it performs out as we speak, however I feel it is actually a stare down between the Mavericks and the Lakers at this level.”
Windhorst stories that the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers beforehand had curiosity in Thompson, however each groups have made different signings for the reason that begin of the offseason to take them out of the operating.
