The Golden State Warriors moved on from Klay Thompson in the 2024 offseason in part because they saw the 6’5 wing starting to decline. He took another step back in his first season with the Mavericks, and he is unlikely to bounce back given his age and injury history.
The Dubs fleeced the Mavericks in this sign-and-trade. They avoided overpaying Klay to keep their title window open. Letting him leave for Dallas opened the door for the Warriors to add Buddy Hield, Kyle Anderson, and De’Anthony Melton. Those moves played a crucial role in the Jimmy Butler trade and getting Stephen Curry a co-star.