Klay Thompson and Mavericks have “strong mutual interest,” - Marc Stein

[90sgoat]

I like this A LOT.


Klay Thompson and Mavericks have “strong mutual interest,”

NBA Insider Marc Stein’s latest report details a “strong mutual interest between [Klay] Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks”. This is the second time in the last 10 hours that Stein has reported on a link between Thompson and Dallas, and there appears to be actual smoke here.

https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2024/6/28/24188625/klay-thompson-and-mavericks-have-strong-mutual-interest-per-report

Would be sad to see Green and Maxi go, but Klay is definitely just the piece they need to upgrade and try for another finals.

[FilmyCogTurner]

This needs to happen - Klay with a fresh start and low pressure to perform. Its over for him with Dubs Nation.

[Wardell Curry]

Well, Luka's time in Dallas will go no further than it already has. Any predictions on his next team when his contract runs out?

He'll be a free agent in the summer of 2026. Two more years.

[Neal Romer]

I like Klay but I dont see the necessity here personally. Josh Green was starting to fill that role pretty capably it seemed, isnt he gonna be back? Klay tends to run hot and cold in the playoffs, which is the situation the Mavs just came from.

What they really need IMO is another playmaking scorer. Outside their two starting guards, Dallas players trying to create for themselves is a benny hill circus routine. It's comedy. They need a Malik Monk, Donte DiVincenzo, Derrick White type off the bench. That classic Lou Williams role. I guess thats kinda what theyre hoping Jaden Hardy becomes. But if hes not ready Id put the assets/cap space into finding someone like that. I understand theyre not likely in a position to get names that big but Id try to find some budget versions. The Mavs role players do some things really well but they cant score reliably without being bird fed. They need a third guy who can generate some degree of offense.

[ImKobe]

Great fit for Dallas. The lack of perimeter shooting around Kyrie & Luka cost them in the Finals. Klay isn't as consistent as he used to be but man he'd be a lot more reliable than anyone that they currently have on that team outside of Kyrie/Luka.

[gengiskhan]

Great fit for Dallas. The lack of perimeter shooting around Kyrie & Luka cost them in the Finals. Klay isn't as consistent as he used to be but man he'd be a lot more reliable than anyone that they currently have on that team outside of Kyrie/Luka.

Klay will be 35.

can Klay make up for Luka's poor D. still play perimeter D like Pre-ACL Klay.

If he is half a shooter pre-injury. Klay will be useless just like he is as GSW.

Kyrie turning 33. Klay turning 35. Thats pretty aging for 2 guys who cant play D adding to Luka's poor D.

Mavs are a toast defensively.

[bison]

GSW just announced they are parting ways with klay. He’s gonna walk to free agency.

So what’s he worth and what can he still do?

[Wardell Curry]

Way way past his prime. If the Mavs sign this guy to some large deal in years or pay I promise that Luka's career as a Maverick is forever toast and has already peaked in terms of team success.

I mean the Mavs could sign Vince Carter tomorrow but that doesn't mean they're getting 2000 Vince Carter. This would be disastrous.

Klay could be a terrific bench guy on a far less than max deal for the right team but he, like so many other aging stars, has not emotionally come to terms with that.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Way way past his prime. If the Mavs sign this guy to some large deal in years or pay I promise that Luka's career as a Maverick is forever toast and has already peaked in terms of team success.

I mean the Mavs could sign Vince Carter tomorrow but that doesn't mean they're getting 2000 Vince Carter. This would be disastrous.

Klay could be a terrific bench guy on a far less than max deal for the right team but he, like so many other aging stars, has not emotionally come to terms with that.

If Dallas is willing to give him 40 mil per (not a given, I think this is more of a Ray Allen situation) fiscally he would be crazy to say no. It's not his job to manage their cap. I expect this to be more like him accepting the same role the Warriors wanted him to but for a better team. But if they really want to give him a hundred mil plus, hard to say "no."

[iamgine]

Give him the max but only for 1 season

[90sgoat]

Well, Luka's time in Dallas will go no further than it already has. Any predictions on his next team when his contract runs out?

He'll be a free agent in the summer of 2026. Two more years.

Lakers.

Extend AD and keep Reaves and you have Dalton Knecht. Already half a team right there.

[90sgoat]

I like Klay but I dont see the necessity here personally. Josh Green was starting to fill that role pretty capably it seemed, isnt he gonna be back? Klay tends to run hot and cold in the playoffs, which is the situation the Mavs just came from.

What they really need IMO is another playmaking scorer. Outside their two starting guards, Dallas players trying to create for themselves is a benny hill circus routine. It's comedy. They need a Malik Monk, Donte DiVincenzo, Derrick White type off the bench. That classic Lou Williams role. I guess thats kinda what theyre hoping Jaden Hardy becomes. But if hes not ready Id put the assets/cap space into finding someone like that. I understand theyre not likely in a position to get names that big but Id try to find some budget versions. The Mavs role players do some things really well but they cant score reliably without being bird fed. They need a third guy who can generate some degree of offense.

That's true, you'd rather have someone like Kuzma probably, also for his size.

With Klay you can have PJ Washington play more minutes against bench units, which will help his production. Same with DJJ.

I think it's possible that Hardy could turn into a worthwhile bench creator though. He has the mentality and decent skills.

[ImKobe]

Klay will be 35.

can Klay make up for Luka's poor D. still play perimeter D like Pre-ACL Klay.

If he is half a shooter pre-injury. Klay will be useless just like he is as GSW.

Kyrie turning 33. Klay turning 35. Thats pretty aging for 2 guys who cant play D adding to Luka's poor D.

Mavs are a toast defensively.

Defense was not the issue for Dallas. They need someone who can knock down open shots and Klay's still pretty damn good at it, just not good enough as a #2 like he was in GS.

[90sgoat]

Defense was not the issue for Dallas. They need someone who can knock down open shots and Klay's still pretty damn good at it, just not good enough as a #2 like he was in GS.

I agree defense is not the issue.

We've seen some sharpshooters get worse with age and fall off. I think Ray Allen's shooting arch was too flat and too dependent on his lift, because he had more of a jumpshot style.

Klay has more of a push-shot style like Curry with a higher arch, so I don't think it will be affected as much by his loss of athleticism.

[Proctor]

Defense was not the issue for Dallas. They need someone who can knock down open shots and Klay's still pretty damn good at it, just not good enough as a #2 like he was in GS.
This.

Not just knock them down but be willing to actually take them (especially contested). We know that won't be a problem for him.

I'd like it for Dallas.

[ArbitraryWater]

Interesting, worth a try imo.

[HylianNightmare]

Washed

[beasted]

He's washed. He went 0-10 in a closeout game and people are here talking about he can still knock down shots. Lmao!

[gengiskhan]

Luka - Kyrie - Klay can work.

But Klay strictly as a spot up, catch a dribble or 2 and shoot guy. thats it.

Luka and Kyrie are both Ball Dominance, shot clock chewing gamers.

Can Luka and Kyrie play 100 games back-2-back season is the real question.

especially, with Klay turning 35 and Kyrie turning 33.

The whole idea with Klay is to get back to NBA Finals and defeat 2025 Celtics in grueling 7 games series with Klay's championship DNA.

[ImKobe]

Luka - Kyrie - Klay can work.

But Klay strictly as a spot up, catch a dribble or 2 and shoot guy. thats it.

Luka and Kyrie are both Ball Dominance, shot clock chewing gamers.

Can Luka and Kyrie play 100 games back-2-back season is the real question.

especially, with Klay turning 35 and Kyrie turning 33.

The whole idea with Klay is to get back to NBA Finals and defeat 2025 Celtics in grueling 7 games series with Klay's championship DNA.

Klay had 2 freak injuries but other than that he's been one of the most durable players of his era and he just had b2b seasons of playing 69+ games.


He's washed. He went 0-10 in a closeout game and people are here talking about he can still knock down shots. Lmao!


He had one bad game but his shooting numbers are still close to his prime though it's slipped a little, but the 3PT volume is higher. He's always been streaky.

[rawimpact]

Give him the max but only for 1 season

No injury prone player is going to take a 1 year contract. Most will want as long of a guarantee contract they can get. Klay for a lot of teams is worth that risk... I dont agree with it, but its the truth.

[Neal Romer]

Well since they got Naji already I'm a little warmer to the Klay idea, altho I'm still not convinced it's a necessity. I reckon Josh Green can give you pretty much anything current Klay can, and he's younger and with a cheaper contract. He's a pretty well built dude, given the age difference Id have to assume hes got a higher probability of being durable.

That said, I like Klay the person, so if they do sign him I'll be happy to see him in Texas.

[Hey Yo]

Mavs signed him... 3yr 50mil

[Thorpesaurous]

A few years back this fit would've been incredible, an off ball guy with those two ball handlers. And Klay isn't as bad as he's made out to be at this point in his career. He can still stroke it. But the leg injuries combined with the age have taken him from one of the better wing defenders among guys who can provide what he does offensively, to an objectively bad defender, which is going to make it tough to put him in close out lineups with both Luka and Kyrie.

[Street Hunger]

Klay should come off the bench for the Mavericks, right?

[1987_Lakers]

A few years back this fit would've been incredible, an off ball guy with those two ball handlers. And Klay isn't as bad as he's made out to be at this point in his career. He can still stroke it. But the leg injuries combined with the age have taken him from one of the better wing defenders among guys who can provide what he does offensively, to an objectively bad defender, which is going to make it tough to put him in close out lineups with both Luka and Kyrie.
Agreed. Prime Klay on this team would have been nasty.

[Hey Yo]

"Thompson's move to Dallas comes as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade that'll also send Mavericks guard Josh Green to Charlotte. Thompson had four-year offers for more money, but taking less was offset by the chance to win a fifth championship with the Mavs as well as the difference in state taxes.

[gengiskhan]

Klay had 2 freak injuries but other than that he's been one of the most durable players of his era and he just had b2b seasons of playing 69+ games

My point is.........................................to really get the chemistry going

26 YO Luka's bad knee cant sit out 30+ games putting pressure on Kyrie-Klay duo. Cannot just turn on the chemistry in post-season.

Load Management is for losers. Kyrie must appreciate that he was given the second chance to win it all.

All 3 have to give 80 games to develop that chemistry. 2024 Mavs did not have chemistry. reason they went down 0-3 right off the bat.

2024 Mavs had enough talent. That victory against twolves is a fools gold. reason many picked mavs to win championship. I said celtics in 5.

Klay could be the missing puzzle Mavs need in finals. But that window is very short. 1 more year if not 2 max. Luka's contract runs out.

[rawimpact]

3 years is good enough to prove himself again. Hes got two good ball dominant players who can pull a double and can pass well. Hopefully this means a resurgence in himself.

[StrongLurk]

At this point in Klay's career, is he any better than Tim Hardaway Jr. was last year?

[Axe]

Looks like it's happening.

[90sgoat]

We got our guy!

I'm very pleased with this. First trade Mavs have done that I like on paper.

Klay's a great player, very underrated, seems like a chill guy too. Hopefully not washed.

Luka, Kyrie and Klay is one hell of a 1-2-3 combo punch.

And we seem to keep Kleber, which I am happy about. Need our euro core to stay strong.

[sdot_thadon]

Good move for the Mavs, I'd always like to have a guy like Klay in my back pocket for a tough series. Say what you want about him, he's one of the scariest mofos to see in the other jersey in a big game.

[90sgoat]

Good move for the Mavs, I'd always like to have a guy like Klay in my back pocket for a tough series. Say what you want about him, he's one of the scariest mofos to see in the other jersey in a big game.

People are often to quick to call washed, see James Harden and even Westbrook.

I'd be very surprised if Klay doesn't hit open catch and shoot 3s all playoff long.

I guess he starts at small forward but will play significant minutes at SG while either Luka or Kyrie rests.

Luka/Hardy
Kyrie/Naji
Klay/Grimes/Omax
PJ/Kleber
Lively/Gafford

Would prefer Mavs to get a stronger rebounder at PF.

[gengiskhan]

People are often to quick to call washed, see James Harden and even Westbrook.

I'd be very surprised if Klay doesn't hit open catch and shoot 3s all playoff long.

I guess he starts at small forward but will play significant minutes at SG while either Luka or Kyrie rests.

Luka/Hardy
Kyrie/Naji
Klay/Grimes/Omax
PJ/Kleber
Lively/Gafford

Would prefer Mavs to get a stronger rebounder at PF.

put whoever on floor you like.

If talent is not backed up by chemistry, this team will be out in 1st round.

If Kyrie balled. Luka was off. If luke got 25 in half. kyrie sucked. Mavs have a huge chemistry problem

Defense got them to NBA Finals. Can this happen again. lets see. They got a long way to go building chemistry that Spalsh brothers had.

[Neal Romer]

put whoever on floor you like.

If talent is not backed up by chemistry, this team will be out in 1st round.

If Kyrie balled. Luka was off. If luke got 25 in half. kyrie sucked. Mavs have a huge chemistry problem

Defense got them to NBA Finals. Can this happen again. lets see. They got a long way to go building chemistry that Spalsh brothers had.


This did happen a number of times but it felt more like a genuine coincidence than anything chemistry related. It's actually quite impressive they ran through the West with neither of them having a consistently great playoff, considering the offensive limitations of the rest of the team.

If they started another playoff run right now I think it would be more likely they both play great than that they continue to exchange off-nights.

They should be in a pretty good spot for next year.

[beasted]

Klay is not a player that is easy to root for. Trying to put my bias aside, he's washed and will likely desire to start for the duration of this contract which is an entitled desire if he's no longer producing.

I don't think this moves the needle for Dallas. Klay is not better than Green + Jones Jr. which is what they lost to get him.