Klay Thompson wouldn’t turn his nose up at a reunion with the Golden State Warriors.
During an autograph session at Fanatics Fest over the weekend, Thompson told several fans he is open to finishing out his career back in the Bay Area.
A video emerged on Instagram from @Gabe_einhorn asking Thompson if he would go back to the Warriors.
Thompson’s response: “Shoot, I don’t know. I got one year on my deal. It’d be nice to end it in Golden State.”
Another video emerged on Sunday afternoon featuring a fan telling Thompson, “We need you on the Warriors, buddy,” to which Thompson responded, “Never say never.”
Recently, NBA insider Marc Stein reported that the Dallas Mavericks are interested in parting ways with Thompson via a trade or buyout. Thompson has one more year left on a three-year, $50 million contract he signed in 2024.
Stein added that the Miami Heat have had interest in bringing Thompson down to South Beach via trade and having him play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
While Thompson clearly has an interest in returning to the Golden State next season, there have been no indications from the Warriors’ front office whether the feeling is mutual.
With Thompson set to turn 37 next season, the end of his career is near.
During his time with Golden State from 2011–2024, Thompson was one half of the “Splash Bros” alongside Steph Curry, with the Warriors winning four NBA championships.
Thompson was one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA and was a five-time NBA All-Star during his time with the Warriors.
In Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Thompson tore his left ACL, which caused him to miss the rest of the final plus the next season.
On his way to recovery, he suffered another major setback when he ruptured his right Achilles tendon during a pickup basketball game in November of 2020.
Thompson returned to the court in 2021 but he never looked the same and he was eventually reduced to a reserve role.
The Warriors have been considered a favorite to make the biggest move of the offseason in pursuit of acquiring LeBron James.
They also re-signed center Kristaps Porziņģis to a two-year, $40 million contract extension.
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