Dallas Mavericks: Klay Thompson not expected to consider the Mavs

The Dallas Mavericks want a shot at Klay Thompson in free agency, but the guard is staying with the Warriors according to Marc Stein.

Dallas Mavericks fans are hopeful the organization adds a third star in free agency this summer. They have Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis to build around, but adding an impactful wing could push Dallas into title contention.

The free agent class is flush with All-Star options. Will the Mavs be able to land a massive name, though? That has proven difficult in the past.

Current Warriors guard Klay Thompson is the ideal fit. He is a five-time All-Star and one of the best shooters in the league. His 41.9 career 3-point percentage is in the top-15 in NBA history. Thompson has also scored over 20 points per game for five straight seasons. To top it all off, he has the ability to defend the elite offensive guards in the NBA.

Klay Thompson is an unrestricted free agent this summer, but securing his services may not be possible for the Dallas Mavericks.

Staying in Golden State

Marc Stein sent out his latest newsletter on April 30. It was packed with fantastic information. Fans can read the entire piece here.

In it, Stein dropped that he does not expect Klay Thompson to consider any other team in free agency. He went as far as to say that Klay is “100 percent staying put with the Warriors and will not consider external suitors.”

That is disappointing for Mavericks fans. As far back as last summer, I pegged Thompson as the ideal fit for the Mavericks. Supporters can read five reasons why the Mavs should sign Thompson to a max deal here.

The Mavericks will be forced to pursue other big names this offseason. Stein pegs Kemba Walker and Khris Middleton as the team’s top targets. Fans can read more about that here.

Final thoughts

The Dallas Mavericks were hoping to get an opportunity to sign Klay Thompson in free agency this summer. Marc Stein reports that Thompson is staying with the Warriors. The Mavs will have to turn their attention elsewhere this offseason.

Expect the Mavericks to be one of the most active teams in free agency this summer. They can make enough room to offer a max contract, and Dallas has the desire to add that third star. It should be an exciting offseason for fans filled with news and rumors, so keep it locked on to The Smoking Cuban for all the latest.