Mavs finalize Klay Thompson’s sign-and-trade agreement in a six-team deal
The Mavs are getting former All-Star Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade that will be the league’s first six-team deal.
Five-time All-Star guard Klay Thompson has been acquired by the Mavericks from the Warriors through a sign-and-trade agreement.
In exchange for Thompson, the Charlotte Hornets acquire Dallas shooting guard Josh Green, and Golden State receives two second-round draft selections.
Later on, it was coupled with the relocation of Reggie Jackson from Denver to Charlotte and a sign-and-trade for Kyle Anderson.
The first 6-team trade in league history breaks down as follows:
- Mavericks receive:
- Klay Thompson
- 2025 second-round pick
Timberwolves receive:
- 2025 second-round pick
- 2031 second-round pick swaps
- cash considerations
Warriors receive:
- Kyle Anderson
- Buddy Hield
Nuggets receive:
- Cash considerations
Hornets receive:
- Josh Green
- Reggie Jackson
- 2029 second-round pick
- 2030 second-round pick
76ers receive:
- 2031 second-round pick
Thompson played a crucial role in Golden State’s dynasty, contributing to their championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022, and their NBA Finals appearances in 2016 and 2019.
In the 2023-24 season, Thompson averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 43.2% overall and 38.7% from beyond the arc. This season was notable as it was the first time since 2013-14 that he played 70 or more games without averaging at least 20 points per game, finishing with 17.9 points per game.
Thompson ranks sixth on the NBA’s all-time list for 3-pointers made, with 2,481, trailing Reggie Miller (2,560), Damian Lillard (2,607), James Harden (2,940), Ray Allen (2,973), and his former “Splash Brother,” Stephen Curry (3,747).
In a social media post on Friday evening, Thompson expressed his gratitude:
“Oh Bay Area, there are not enough words and images to convey how I really feel about y’all. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for the best times of my life. It was such an honor to put that Dubs jersey on from day one. I really just wanted to be the best I could be and help bring as many championships as possible to the region. The best part was not the rings though, it was the friendships I made that will last a lifetime.
“My family and I would like to thank all of the amazing people who work tirelessly to make the @warriors organization world-class. Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy it happened. Until we meet again. Sea captain out.”
Although they couldn’t mention Dallas due to league rules, the Warriors paid tribute to Thompson on Monday night, stating that they “can’t overstate Klay Thompson’s incredible and legendary contributions” and that “the joy and happiness that Klay provided Warriors fans … cannot be minimized.”
“Klay’s talent for performing under pressure on the biggest stage, including many Game 6 heroics, has defined his career,” the Warriors said. “Klay’s legacy will live on forever and we look forward to the day we can retire his #11 jersey at Chase Center, where he will join other Warriors legends, including those who helped shape this recent dynasty—himself included.”
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