Trade & FA 2024-25:

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

Klay about to get Deandre Jordand

Steph and Draymond gonna lock him in a room and tell him they love him

[SleepingHero]

Klay via SNT to Dallas is possible without the PG component. But it seems less likely if GS isn't incentivized by the addition of PG.

How much does Klay want? And does he want Dallas? Those will drive whether this stuff has any legs imo. There are a lot of mouths to feed in a SNT, but the fact the Mavs can piggyback a SNT onto the THJ trade opens a door, by allowing GS to take much less salary to cooperate.

What really stands out to me is that the Warriors beat writer said that as of this morning the Warriors were informed they were not in the PG13 race and that this opt out confirms it.

Yet, Woj this morning also went onto his show and still said that GSW+Klay are likely done. I think regardless of what happens, Klay doesn't want to go back.

[SleepingHero]

Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto)
Sources: Miami Heat swingman Caleb Martin is declining his $7.12 million player option and will enter unrestricted free agency, @hoopshype has learned.

[SleepingHero]

Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite)
LA Clippers will find themselves $3 million under the second apron if Paul George signs outright with another team in free agency. And would have a simple pathway from there to get under the luxury tax.

[SleepingHero]

Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
Chicago Bulls F Torrey Craig has picked up his $2.8 million option, sources tell ESPN.

[SleepingHero]

Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
Sources: Lakers G/F Cam Reddish has exercised his $2.5 million player option to return next season.

[WildArkieBoy]

Klay might help solve some issues and we all hope he would turn out to be another key signing, hopefully even one that brings us the championship like the Chandler deal. just hope it wouldn't turn out to be something like the signing of another Chandler tbh.

Yes, Mr. Parsons, a year older than Klay at 35, apparently out of the league.

[SleepingHero]

Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
The Oklahoma City Thunder are declining 2024-25 team options on Isaiah Joe ($2.1 million) and Aaron Wiggins ($2 million), clearing the way for the team to work with both players on long-term deals in July, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

[SleepingHero]

Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
The Oklahoma City Thunder are declining 2024-25 team options on Isaiah Joe ($2.1 million) and Aaron Wiggins ($2 million), clearing the way for the team to work with both players on long-term deals in July, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

Where is RGP?? Iso Joe is available kind of!

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

Not a single peep about James Harden so far.

[Tyler]

Not a single peep about James Harden so far.

Strip clubs have poor cell reception.

[SleepingHero]

Dave McMenamin (@mcten)
Rich Paul of Klutch Sports told ESPN that LeBron James has officially opted out with L.A. and will work with LAL on his next deal if it means adding an impact player: "He is prioritizing a roster improvement. He's been adamant about exuding all efforts to improve the roster."

[SleepingHero]

Can Stein or Woj announce Paul George to the Mavs already?

[LukaMVP]

GS should show their respect to Klay, a legend of their franchise, for one last time, by sign n trading him to the destination he desires without demanding anything but some matching salaries.

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

Can we offer DJJ the full MLE?

Lebron and Rich Paul already talking about he might take a pay cut if the Lakers can make a significant addition with the MLE.

[WildArkieBoy]

Can Stein or Woj announce Paul George to the Mavs already?

Yes!!! PG13 is 83 days younger than Klay!!

[SleepingHero]

Fred Katz (@FredKatz)
The Knicks did NOT extend the $6.3M qualifying offer to Precious Achiuwa, league sources said. Knicks have not ruled out bringing Achiuwa back, but if he picked up the QO, it would eat into their hard cap situation a lot.

[SleepingHero]

Fred Katz (@FredKatz)
The Knicks did NOT extend the $6.3M qualifying offer to Precious Achiuwa, league sources said. Knicks have not ruled out bringing Achiuwa back, but if he picked up the QO, it would eat into their hard cap situation a lot.

Precious is an UFA!

[SleepingHero]

Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA)
The Warriors had aggressively pursued George in recent days, but were not willing to meet hefty asking prices from the Clippers in a potential opt-in scenario.

Now, George reaches unrestricted free agency and will be the best player on the open market this summer.

[SleepingHero]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5603470...tions-nba/

PER SHAMS CHARANIA

Warriors preparing to lose Klay Thompson in free agency: Sources

The Golden State Warriors are preparing to lose four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson in free agency, an expected parting of ways between a legendary dynasty and one of its legacy players, league sources told The Athletic.


Thompson and the Warriors have had close to no communication since the negotiating period opened for incumbent free agents nearly two weeks ago and no offer has been made, team and league sources said. The Warriors, after other business, have wanted to circle back and negotiate with Thompson. But he isn’t expected to be there waiting as a willing secondary priority in their summer plan, with his side feeling that the Warriors’ interest in a reunion has been disingenuous. The five-time All-Star guard is determined to find a new home elsewhere for his 14th NBA season and beyond, league sources said.

The Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are expected to be among strong suitors for Thompson, according to league sources. Multiple teams with salary cap space are expected to show interest in Thompson as well. Through the Tim Hardaway Jr. salary dump, the Mavericks have already generated enough room to offer the full projected $12.9 million midlevel on the market. The Lakers have the ability to generate the same, depending on where LeBron James’ next deal lands and other business.

The Warriors are open to participating in a sign-and-trade with Thompson to aid in his earning potential, those sources said.

This split is a major stunner across the league, given the deep history between the Warriors and Thompson, but it’s been trending this direction for a couple seasons, as Thompson’s extension talks stalled, his role shifted, the team failed to make the playoffs, the Warriors drafted (Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski) and extended (Jordan Poole) possible replacements under him and he never felt reciprocated love from management about his firm place in the franchise’s plans, league sources said.

Thompson, feeling the cold wind blowing from the only franchise he’s ever known, reciprocated in kind, limiting communication and planning for an NBA future outside the Bay Area. Both sides are currently operating as if their 13-year run together is over.