DEAL ON THE VERGE: Experience Star Player Is Anticipated To Be Chased By 76ers, Thunder, And Magic In Free Agency

The Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Philadelphia 76ers all anticipated to pursue Klay Thompson in free agency, according to NBA source Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports.

This offseason, Thompson—who has played his whole career with the Golden State Warriors—becomes an unrestricted free agent.

Thompson, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, shot 43.2% from the field, 38.7% from beyond the arc, and 92.7% from the free-throw line this season while averaging 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.

The Warriors missed the playoffs this year despite having players like Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, Stephen Curry, and Thompson.

Thompson was selected by Golden State from Washington State with the eleventh overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. With the Warriors, Thompson has been a member of five All-Star teams, two All-NBA teams, and one All-Defensive team. Four titles have been won by the team with the guard’s assistance.

There’s still a “realistic chance,” according to NBA source Anthony Slater of The Athletic, that the Warriors won’t re-sign Thompson.

This weekend marks the official start of June. The Golden State Warriors are in the last month of Klay Thompson’s current deal, and there’s a good likelihood that his 13-year tenure with the team is coming to an end, Slater wrote. “League sources stated that as the decision about his future draws closer, neither side has made any noteworthy progress toward a resolution.

“Once other details of their roster retool are clear, the Warriors still want to keep Thompson at the proper price. However, they haven’t exactly been pounding on his door to establish the terms of an extension, which he may sign whenever he pleases. For his part, the 34-year-old Thompson seems prepared to explore outside possibilities and test the waters of free agency for the first time in his career.

Thompson averaged 19.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists throughout his playing career. Next season, he turns 35.

In free agency, Thompson is anticipated to get a huge contract offer from the Magic.