Stephen Curry Wants a Klay Thompson Reunion - Could the Warriors Make It Happen?
Stephen Curry hasn’t been shy about it - he wants to share the floor with Klay Thompson again. And while the idea of a reunion between the Splash Brothers might feel like a long shot right now, Curry’s voice carries weight in Golden State. If anyone can push the front office to revisit the past, it’s the franchise cornerstone who helped turn the Warriors into a dynasty.
Let’s be clear: the Warriors didn’t necessarily make a mistake by letting Thompson walk. His role had diminished, and his production had taken a dip - something that’s been evident during his time with the Dallas Mavericks.
But the issue wasn’t just the decision to move on. It was how it happened.
There’s still some visible tension between Thompson and the Warriors' front office. That’s where Curry could be the bridge. If there’s any hope of bringing Klay back - even just for a final run - it likely starts with a phone call from Steph.
“If that time comes and that conversation is had, of course I’m calling him and saying, ‘We want you back,’” Curry said. “And hopefully that would be a welcome message to him.
But as we stand right now, that does seem like a far distant reality. But so did him leaving.”
That last line hits. Because not long ago, the idea of Thompson in anything other than a Warriors jersey felt impossible.
And yet here we are. So maybe, just maybe, the door isn’t completely closed.
As for Thompson, he’s not shutting it either. He hasn’t committed to anything long-term in Dallas and seems open - or at least uncertain - about what comes next.
But if the Warriors were to make a move, it wouldn’t be simple. Thompson is making $16.7 million this season - a number that sits in an awkward middle ground. It’s too high for a straight swap with someone like Moses Moody or Buddy Hield, but not quite enough to justify moving a bigger piece like Jonathan Kuminga without attaching additional assets.
Kuminga’s contract, paired with picks, is likely reserved for a more impactful upgrade - and at this stage of his career, Thompson doesn’t quite fit that bill. So if Golden State’s front office is looking at bigger fish - think Trey Murphy III, who fits their timeline and could be a long-term piece - then the Moody/Hield combo becomes more viable trade bait.
But if the goal is to bring Thompson back, it’s not really about the numbers or the fit on a spreadsheet. It’s about legacy. It’s about the trio of Curry, Thompson, and Draymond Green - the heart of one of the greatest runs in NBA history - getting the chance to finish what they started, together.
On paper, it might not make sense. But this isn’t just about basketball.
It’s about identity, history, and the kind of chemistry you can’t manufacture. And if Curry is pushing for it, the Warriors have to at least listen.
Because when your franchise player - the one who changed everything - says he wants to run it back with his longtime running mate, you don’t just shrug it off. You explore it. You weigh the sentiment, the fit, the cost, and the reward.
And maybe, just maybe, you give the Splash Brothers one last ride.