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Golden State Warriors Facing Legitimate Philadelphia 76ers Threat for Klay Thompson in NBA Free Agency

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Paolo Songco | Last updated 5/24/24

Klay Thompson himself has said that he would love to play out his career with the Golden State Warriors. At the same time, however, the four-time NBA champ has also hinted at the possibility of leaving the Dubs this summer if this is where his path leads him.

As it turns out, that path could lead directly to the City of Brotherly Love as the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly weigh their options on a potential Thompson swoop.

Klay Thompson Leaving Golden State Warriors?

Reports indicate that the Sixers are inclined to add some star power this summer to further bolster their title challenge next season. According to Yahoo Sports’ league insider Jake Fischer, Philly has taken notice of the Indiana Pacers’ Bruce Brown signing last year as a potential blueprint for their NBA free agency plans in the offseason.

These plans, apparently, could include Thompson:

“The Sixers, sources said, took note of Indiana’s two-year splurge for Bruce Brown that then became the biggest salary headed back to Toronto in exchange for Siakam. Veteran wings like Klay Thompson and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would fall on the Sixers’ list of targets for similar one-plus-one contracts, sources said,” wrote Fischer.

For their part, the Warriors also appear interested in renewing Klay’s deal. The question, however, is whether they will be able to offer him as much money as other teams might be willing to. The Sixers could pose a real threat to Thompson’s future in the Bay Area, especially if they’re prepared to spend big for the five-time All-Star.