Trade & FA 2024-25:

[DallasMaverick]

Clippers with Paul George and Warriors with Klay Thompson are in similar situations. An aging superstar that is still performing at a high level, but with some decline off their peak.

Both are demanding to be paid based on current performance.

Both teams are afraid to commit big dollars and years to high-risk players who’s contracts could clog their cap space for years to come.

Both players are loved by their teams and fan bases.

Both teams are also afraid of letting either player walk for nothing.

So? Both teams will get what they can, commit to some of their younger players, and hope for the best.

Oh, and whoever they can get back in trade has to be younger and cheaper.

All it takes is one team willing to give Klay his $25m.

I’m hoping that’s not the Mavs.