Klay Thompson‘s impending free agency continues to create discussions surrounding his future with the Golden State Warriors. His move to Golden State’s bench has likely created further curiosity surrounding his future in the Bay Area. Nevertheless, long-time NBA writer Marc Stein believes that Thompson will eventually reach an agreement with the Warriors front office and re-sign in the summer.
However, should Thompson decide to test free agency, Stein reported the Orlando Magic are showing significant interest. The veteran sharpshooter would likely slot into a starting role in the ever-improving Eastern Conference team while also playing a key leadership role within the young locker room.
“I am not budging from my belief that Klay Thompson will retire a Warrior,” Stein wrote. “Something to file away: Orlando has been increasingly mentioned as a potential suitor for Thompson in free agency. The Magic’s available cap space is difficult to project this far out.”
Thompson’s future with the Warriors will continue to be a discussion point until he either signs a contract extension or signs with another team. As Stein believes, the most logical outcome is for Thompson to remain with Golden State. He has meant too much to the franchise for it to let him leave during the summer.
Nevertheless, it’s inevitable other teams around the league would show interest in Thompson. Draymond Green dealt with similar issues last season before signing a four-year $100 million extension with the Warriors are the start of the offseason. That’s still the most logical route for Thompson, too, regardless of the interest from elsewhere.
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