The Golden State Warriors are currently focused on repeating as NBA champions and getting their fifth title in nine years. However, once the summer comes, the team will have to make some tough decisions, including whether to give another big contract to star Klay Thompson.
In a recent appearance on NBA Countdown, NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski revealed that Thompson expects that the Warriors will give him a max contract extension in the summer. The 33-year-old is set to earn $43 million in the final year of his current deal in 2023-24.
As Wojnarowski pointed out, the Warriors might be a bit hesitant to give Thompson the kind of deal he wants due to the huge bill they are facing next season. Taking everything into account, Golden State might end up paying $500 million in payroll and luxury tax next season.
Thompson himself didn’t give much importance to Wojnarowski’s report when asked about it by the reporters on Sunday.
“I’m seeking a championship,” he said. “And everything else after that will play itself out.”
After struggling with injuries in the past several seasons, Klay Thompson has been healthy and played well for the Warriors in 2022-23. He finished the regular season averaging 21.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
The Warriors are currently getting ready for Game 2 of their first-round series against the Sacramento Kings. The Kings got a 126-123 win in Game 1.
