[Saba Sports News] The future of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson with the team appears increasingly uncertain, as reported by Shams Charania on FanDuel TV. According to Charania, the Warriors proposed a two-year, $48 million extension to Thompson before the season, but no agreement was reached. As a result, both parties are set to see how the season unfolds before Thompson enters free agency in the summer.
Thompson’s performance this season has been notably below his usual standards, averaging 15.4 points per game, his lowest since his rookie year, and hitting career-worst shooting percentages of 39.7% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range. This dip in form was highlighted when Thompson, along with other Warriors starters, was benched in the final quarter of a recent loss to the Phoenix Suns, dropping the team’s record to 10-13.
Approaching 34 years old and with a history of significant lower-body injuries, Thompson’s frustrations on the court have been evident, possibly a sign of his struggle against declining performance. The Warriors, cautious of over-investing as they did with their last core veteran, now face the increasing likelihood that Thompson, a lifelong Warrior, might conclude his career with another team.