Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' best efforts, the Dallas Mavericks successfully reached an agreement to add Klay Thompson in free agency.
did not stay complacent after an NBA Finals appearance. They added four-time champion Klay Thompson after his fallout with the Golden State Warriors despite LeBron James's recruiting efforts to lure him to the Los Angeles Lakers., Thompson will join the Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract facilitated by a sign-and-trade deal involving the Warriors and Charlotte Hornets.
A player must agree to a contract at least three years in length to be eligible for a sign-and-trade. Thompson did so without an option included in the deal. From a compensation standpoint, he signed for less on the surface. Still, the difference in taxes in Texas versus California was considered, along with just how close Dallas was to being a championship team.The Lakers were naturally a strong draw for Thompson.
With the Mavericks recruiting Thompson to start on the wing alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, it made the quick decision from Derrick Jones Jr. to join the LA Clippers in free agency on a three-year, $30 million following Paul George's departure clearer. Jones will surely get more opportunity with the Clippers to play heavier minutes to continue the momentum coming off a career year.
One of the factors in the Mavericks' sign-and-trade deal for Thompson that shouldn't be overlooked is how Dallas navigated moving off Tim Hardaway Jr.'s contract to the Detroit Pistons by attaching three second-round picks. It unlocked the $12.9 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception and brought back Quentin Grimes, providing Dallas with a replacement for Green before his exit.
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