Warriors Owner Breaks Silence on Klay Thompson Contract Talks

Warriors resolved most tricky situations from last year as we approach the 2023-24 NBA season.

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The Green-Poole fight affected Poole's performance, leading to a trade to Washington after a disappointing season and postseason.

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Wiggins avoided free agency with a contract extension in October. Warriors acquire Chris Paul for potential long-term luxury-tax relief.

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They are extremely early. We'll have important discussions soon to keep Klay here for a long time.

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Thompson, 33, had successful surgeries in 2019 and 2020 and is now fully recovered.

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Thompson's stats were impressive, with an average of 21.9 points, 43.6% shooting, and 41.2% 3-point shooting.

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ESPN reported in May that he believes he deserves a max contract worth $270 million over five years.

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ESPN reported in May that he believes he deserves a max contract worth $270 million over five years.

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He won't understand, especially after the Warriors reduced Wiggins and Green's pay. Thompson's exact earnings are uncertain.

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Warriors Owner Breaks Silence on Klay Thompson Contract Talks

Warriors resolved most tricky situations from last year as we approach the 2023-24 NBA season.

The Green-Poole fight affected Poole's performance, leading to a trade to Washington after a disappointing season and postseason.

Wiggins avoided free agency with a contract extension in October. Warriors acquire Chris Paul for potential long-term luxury-tax relief.

They are extremely early. We'll have important discussions soon to keep Klay here for a long time.

Thompson, 33, had successful surgeries in 2019 and 2020 and is now fully recovered.

Thompson's stats were impressive, with an average of 21.9 points, 43.6% shooting, and 41.2% 3-point shooting.

ESPN reported in May that he believes he deserves a max contract worth $270 million over five years.

ESPN reported in May that he believes he deserves a max contract worth $270 million over five years.

He won't understand, especially after the Warriors reduced Wiggins and Green's pay. Thompson's exact earnings are uncertain.

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