Official: Mavericks complete Klay Thompson deal

The Mavericks have finalized a sign-and-trade deal with the Warriors for five-time All-Star guard Klay Thompson. Golden State will receive two second-round draft picks in exchange for Thompson, while the Charlotte Hornets will take back Dallas shooting guard Josh Green to help facilitate the transaction. The deal also includes a sign-and-trade for Kyle Anderson and Reggie Jackson’s move from Denver to Charlotte.

Hello, Klay Thompson! @chime // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/FLSHCLJpUf

— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) July 7, 2024

Thompson was a crucial part of Golden State’s dynasty, contributing to the team’s 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 while shooting 43.2% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range. It was the first season since 2013-14 that Thompson played in 70 or more games without averaging at least 20 points per game, ending the season with 18.4 points per game.

Thompson ranks sixth on the NBA’s all-time 3-pointers made list 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, who leads with 3,747 career makes from beyond the arc.

13 years. Four championships. Countless iconic moments.

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Thank you for everything, @KlayThompson. pic.twitter.com/6kFZmWHFbu

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 6, 2024

Thompson expressed his gratitude to the Bay Area after the official statement on the deal, saying:

“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 1. 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”

Due to league rules, the Mavericks cannot yet officially acknowledge any part of the trade.