The Warriors lost one of the fundamental pieces of their Splash Brothers era as Klay Thompson left for Dallas. But there was no time to be sentimental about it. They had their chance and offered what they believed to be right, taking into consideration the future of the franchise. However, Thompson wasn’t happy with it and decided to do what he felt was right for him. And that left the Dubs with a huge void, which they promptly filled (almost) with Kyle Anderson.
But their job was not done. They still needed a star capable of getting in step with the franchise superstar, Stephen Curry. One such star was the Utah Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen. Although the Jazz said they wanted to build a team around the Finnish forward, it seems like the volley of trade interest in him has Utah reconsidering. For the right price, of course.
However, that could be where the Golden State might find a roadblock. Anthony Slater of The Athletic tweeted the Anderson move to the Bay Area, a three-year $27 million contract with a non-guaranteed third year. “Kyle Anderson to the Warriors on a three-year, $27 million contract, sources confirm (ESPN first). The third year of the deal is non-guaranteed. He fits into the just created Klay Thompson TPE and is essentially the return for Thompson’s departure.”
Kyle Anderson to the Warriors on a three-year, $27 million contract, sources confirm (ESPN first). The third year of the deal is non-guaranteed. He fits into the just created Klay Thompson TPE and is essentially the return for Thompson’s departure.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) July 2, 2024
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