Klay Thompson’s exit from Golden State didn’t happen overnight, and it wasn’t just about basketball. According to Anthony Slater and Tim MacMahon of ESPN, lingering tension between Thompson and the Warriors dates back to the contract he signed after tearing his ACL in the 2019 NBA Finals.

ESPN proposes a trade involving the Lakers, Warriors, and Mavericks centered on Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, and Jonathan Kuminga.

Anthony Davis would leave Dallas to join the Warriors in a four-team trade involving Davis' former team, the LA Lakers.

According to NBA insiders Anthony Slater and Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson wants to play for a contender and a return to the Golden State Warriors one day could happen because of Stephen Curry.

ESPN's insiders have floated a Warriors trade idea that would replace Draymond Green with another quality defensive player, Anthony Davis.

The 39-year-old veteran has played in just 13 games this season after signing with the Warriors earlier this year.

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