When free agency begins on Sunday, it is anticipated that the Dallas Mavericks will target Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors. It’s interesting to note that the legendary sharpshooter appears to be interested in the Mavs as well.

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The Mavericks are still being cited as prospective suitors for Thompson, who appears to be drifting away from the Warriors—a team he helped establish a dynasty that eventually won four titles. NBA Insider Marc Stein had reported that following their trade of Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons, the Mavericks were “intent on exploring the feasibility of signing Thompson” in free agency.

As of right now, an update from Stein claims that Thompson and the Mavericks have a “strong mutual interest” in free agency. The seasoned NBA insider also said that Thompson’s relationship with the Warriors is “irretrievable,” which may open the door for the 34-year-old to leave Golden State.

Strong mutual interest between Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks is anticipated when free agency opens on Sunday night, according to league insiders who spoke with The Stein Line. This is despite a growing perception throughout the NBA that Thompson’s bond with the Golden State Warriors is irreversible.Dallas could certainly use an improvement to improve their shooting now that Tim Hardaway Jr. is no longer with the Mavericks. In 2023–24, Jason Kidd’s team shot 36.9 percent from outside the arc, good for 13th place in the league. Although that is a respectable percentage, they shot just 31.6 percent from beyond the arc in five games against the Boston Celtics during the NBA Finals.

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Thompson’s lifetime long-range shooting percentage is 41.3 percent.