Five-time All-Star Klay Thompson’s 2023–24 NBA season has been nothing short of a nightmare. The 34-year-old is averaging career lows in points, field goal percentage, and three-point percentage throughout the 50 games he has played. And after missing two years because of ACL and Achilles tears, he was already viewed as a weakened talent before this season.It was assumed that his market in free agency this summer would plummet even more after his career with the Golden State Warriors reached a new low point on Thursday when he was benched after ten years as a starter. Unexpectedly, though, that might not be the case. Veteran NBA insider Shams Charania made some very intriguing remarks regarding the different teams that might seek the future Hall of Famer on the open market in a few months on Friday during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
“He has demonstrated his ability to be Klay Thompson.” I believe he can go and really assist a squad,” Charania remarked. “.. According to all I’ve been told, Thompson has had a difficult year. Additionally, I believe he’s trying his hardest to get through it.”At the end of the season, he will become a free agent, and I anticipate that he will explore his options.” Klay Thompson is someone I would anticipate interest from both Florida and Los Angeles teams, as well as possibly one or two East Coast teams.
Despite coming off the bench on Thursday, he led the club in scoring in a decisive victory over the Utah Jazz, scoring 35 points in just 28 minutes. With his championship background and clutch shooting, he may get some serious interest if he is trying to make half of the $43 million he made this season.
