Klay Thompson's future with the Golden State Warriors remains uncertain. Despite his current deal expiring in the summer, he has not yet received a contract extension offer.
With the Bay Area team seeking to trim their payroll and luxury tax burden for the upcoming 2024-25 season, the 34-year-old could explore other options, potentially leaving the team he has played for throughout his NBA career.
League insider Shams Charania appeared on FanDuel's Run It Back show, revealing that the Orlando Magic will have $60 million in salary cap space this summer and could potentially be planning to use it on Thompson.
"When you think about free agency and other moves that can be made, you look at scoring... and also shooting and scoring on the wing, and one name to keep on, Klay Thompson. I'm told there is mutual interest between the Magic and Klay Thompson," the 30-year-old reporter stated.
The Magic recently completed a turnaround season, making the playoffs for the first time in four years. They faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in a hard-fought seven-game series but were ultimately defeated in Game 7.
Klay Thompson could elevate the Orlando Magic
Charania suggested that a player like Thompson could take the Magic to the next level.
"Thompson, along with several other vets around the league are looking at the Magic as a situation where you plug in a guy like Klay Thompson, you plug in another player, whether it be at the point guard position, shooting guard position, this team can make a jump around Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner," Charania added.
The four-time NBA champion's experience could guide their young, talented players as they develop.
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