Klay Thompson's tenure with the Dallas Mavericks may be cut short soon.
According to ESPN's Anthony Slater and Tim MacMahon, the Mavericks may explore trades for the four-time NBA champion and three-point specialist.
Thompson concluded a legendary 11-year run with the Golden State Warriors in 2024, opting to take less guaranteed money from the Mavericks despite a higher contract offer from the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 35-year-old wants to play for a contender, per Slater and MacMahon, and the Mavericks are trending in the wrong direction this season.
"The circumstances have changed since I signed here -- I mean, obviously the personnel," Thompson told the ESPN duo. "But we still have a very talented team, and at the end of the day, I'm playing to win and nothing's changed. My goals remain the same."
The Lakers could be a fit for Thompson
The Mavericks owe Thompson $17 million next season, a lot of money to give someone averaging just 10.8 points per game on a career low 35% from beyond the arc.
Regardless, Bleacher Report's Mike Chiari thinks the Lakers could use another three-point threat, alongside Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.
"The Lakers are only 23rd in three-point field goals made per game, however, and Thompson could provide a boost in that area," Chiari wrote.
At 19-7, the Lakers are third in the Western Conference and primed to make a deep playoff run. Perhaps a change of scenery to a contender would do Thompson some good as he nears the end of a Hall of Fame career.
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