As the Golden State Warriors try to manage a massive payroll with the roster rules being imposed by the new collective bargaining agreement, Klay Thompson's contract negotiations will be closely monitored.
Per The Athletic's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania, there is an "expectation" Thompson would have to accept a pay cut if he were to sign an extension this summer.
Thompson is eligible to sign a new deal this offseason. He is set to earn $43.2 million in 2023-24, the final season of a five-year, $189.9 million contract signed in July 2019.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.