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BREAKING: Final Klay Thompson Trade Details Revealed

The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks have reportedly completed their trade

Joey Linn

May 26, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) with Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) after game five of the 2022 western conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
May 26, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) with Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) after game five of the 2022 western conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports / Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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It was reported on Monday morning by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks had agreed to a sign and trade deal around Klay Thompson. At the time, the only details were that Thompson would be joining Dallas on a three-year, $50M deal, and Mavericks guard Josh Green would be heading to the Charlotte Hornets.

Golden State's compensation in the deal has now finally surfaced, as they will reportedly be receiving two second round picks in exchange for the four-time NBA champion:

This is an unfortunate ending to what was a historic partnership between Thompson and the Warriors. Winning four championships together, Thompson and Golden State were a wonderful pairing that many believed would never split up. This was especially felt after Steph Curry and Draymond Green aligned their contracts together, as it seemed Thompson‘s free agency had the chance of working out similarly. 

As Thompson‘s role decreased last season and his frustration became more noticeable, a break up between he and the only NBA franchise he had known looked to be growing more likely. Shortly after free agency opened, it was announced that Thompson would not be returning to Golden State, and he is now officially a member of the Dallas Mavericks.

Thompson should be a seamless fit in Dallas, as he can get a lot of open looks off the attention both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving demand from opposing defenses.

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Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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