The Warriors’ chase for LeBron James already has a headline-grabbing twist: it could reopen the door to a Klay Thompson reunion.
Golden State is still firmly in the mix for James in free agency, and if the superstar forward ends up in the Bay, Thompson could be part of the package too. It’s a long shot, but the idea has gained traction because of the way both situations are developing.
Thompson’s future remains unsettled. The Dallas Mavericks are said to be exploring a trade involving him, but there’s still buzz that he could become a buyout candidate and hit free agency, giving him the chance to choose his next stop. The Miami Heat have already been mentioned as a serious landing spot for Thompson, and they’re also pursuing a reunion with James.
Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer said Tuesday that Thompson’s interest in playing alongside James could bring him back to Golden State if that’s where James lands.
"He’s had interest in playing with LeBron in the past too, and I do think there would be excitement from both sides - of Golden State and Klay - to go out on a high note," Fischer said.
If the Warriors somehow pulled this off, the roster would become even older, but the star power would be off the charts. With James, Thompson, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis, the team would stack up more than 50 All-Star appearances and nearly 20 combined championships.
Still, getting both players would be a heavy lift. Landing James is the simpler part, since it mostly comes down to his own decision. Golden State is viewed as only the second favorite at best behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Thompson is a different challenge. For him to end up with the Warriors, the Mavericks would likely need to buy him out unless Golden State is willing to send out Moses Moody and another small salary to match his $17.4 million expiring contract.
The fit, at least on paper, makes sense. Just as Curry and James would create a dangerous pairing, Thompson’s game and James’ skill set would mesh well too, which is why the idea of Thompson following James to the same destination is now part of the conversation.
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