Irving closed the deal for Thompson to sign with the Mavericks, according to a new report.
on Monday, that came via a three-team sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets. Thompson's contract includes a player option for the third year.
Thompson was one of the most sought after free agents available on the market this offseason, as he fielded overtures from the Lakers, Mavericks and others before finally settling on a contract with the reigning Western Conference champions.hard for the Lakers to sign Thompson on Sunday night, which was countered by a meeting between Thompson and Mavericks star Kyrie Irving prior to the sharpshooter signing in Dallas,It's quite the twist in an interesting career arc for the three players.
Two seasons ago at the trade deadline, the Lakers failed to acquire Kyrie Irving when he requested a trade out of Brooklyn. James lobbied for Los Angeles to trade for his former co-star, but the Lakers could not get the deal done with the Nets, leading to Irving landing in Dallas. Now, fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, Irving went head-to-head with James and the Lakers to land Thompson, a former nemesis of Irving, James and the Cavaliers. It is now Irving and Thompson, along with Luka Doncic, who will be contending in the Western Conference against James and the Lakers..
Thompson is a great basketball fit with the Mavericks, and should be a key cog in Dallas' quest to contend in the Western Conference once again next season.Mike McDaniel is a writer on the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided, and more.
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