What's next for Golden State after Klay Thompson's departure? 👀 Was it the right move? | NBA Today

On NBA Today, Malika Andrews, Zach Lowe, Chiney Ogwumike, Brian Windhorst and Marc J. Spears discuss Klay Thompson joining the Dallas Mavericks in free agency before speaking on Western Conference team's offseasons to include the Sacramento Kings, LA Clippers, Lakers and more!
0:00 What's next for Warriors?
3:11 Steph Curry's statement
3:58 Did Klay Thompson make the right decision?
6:55 Spin the Wheel!
7:37 Utah Jazz's offseason
8:33 LA Clippers' offseason
9:16 New Orleans Pelicans' offseason
9:57 Lakers' offseason
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[@jjpark1989]

It'd be funny af if Steph dipped outta there and Draymond was on an island by himself lol

[@Tsunami_Seays]

😂😂😂😂

[@user-tw1ef1vs9y]

😂😂😂😂

[@supernotnatural]

If Steph has 1 IQ then he should ask trade

[@TheMethod-rv5gr]

Step will not dip because he's a made man! 4 chips. 2 mvps, finals mvp. He doesn't need another ring for nothing. He's not in goat conversation. So he will stay put.

[@JB-mm5rm]

@@TheMethod-rv5grright and waste away the fact he’s still elite.

[@FinalB055]

You cant win with a good team in the West. You need to be a top tier team.

[@mattfowler3760]

As the Mavs came out the West from the 5th seed, never having home court advantage…and no, they are not a top tier team with that wack defense.

[@JuliusC1973]

That entire Division is filled with Teams that have glaring weaknesses. On the other hand The Midwest Division: Dallas, Denver, Minnesota, Oklahoma City, Utah, Houston, New Orleans, San Antonio, you better pay attention to them.

[@marcusjeffriesjr7369]

They played a lot of inexperienced teams as well. Outside of the cluppers​@@mattfowler3760

[@JoeMama-tl4tr]

If Dallas is top tier then is it really hard to win in the west

[@JoeMama-tl4tr]

Stop it, the only top tier team in the west is Denver. Denver would have beat the Celtics in like 5 games

[@SealandAdventure]

The big problem for the Golden State Warriors is Draymond Green. Because of him, many good players have left the team.

[@aedinquinn8687]

@@SealandAdventure How come GSW didn't realize Draymond should've been traded after Durant verbal altercation; I would've traded Draymond in a New York nanosecond. Meyers stepped down to trade Klay & Draymond. Steph is probably envious of Klay signing with the Mavericks, Steph needs to sign with Lakers. Aedin

[@KevinCantWait08]

A report just came out about how Warriors owner Joe Lacob was using a manipulative negotiating tactic with Klay, which he had done with other players, where he would ignore them and be cold, hoping they would come back to the negotiating table, begging to sign a new deal with the team. Frankly, after seeing that, I don't blame Klay for leaving. As a Warrior fan, that really makes me question the amount of respect Lacob has for his players. Instead of playing mind games, he should be having an open dialogue, without all of these sneaky, manipulating tactics.

[@TheMETALICA40]

Klay needed a fresh start and so did we he needed to go regardless

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

In theory, this is the best spot for Klay. He's playing with a ball dominant dude who often passes the ball late, when the defense had already collapsed. Klay can go back to being strictly a catch and shoot player. Now can he be an elite shooter again? We shall see. But in theory, just the style of play, Klay's a perfect fit.

[@Jeromeparker5150]

Found it so funny when he said "respectfully pj those 3's you missed klays gonna hit those" I know it ain't the same klay that went 0-10 he talking about 💀

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

Part of the fundamental problem is the new CBA is designed to prevent great teams from staying great. The other issue is that the Warriors have struggled with how to balance past and future.

[@Rik3n]

Like Draymond said, the Warriors are probably the last NBA dynasty. With the penalties and taxes teams have to deal with, a top tier team can't even build itself out, let alone pay its players. I don't blame the Warriors for not wanting to spend $180 million in salary and $200 million in taxes.

[@BonesDMS4life]

@@allaindionisio2450yep shouldve gave him 3 years 80 million or sum but they just literally let Klay walk over principle Klay just wanted to retire a warrior basically 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@Rik3n]

@@allaindionisio2450 in hindsight, I guess they should've traded Poole and Wiggins in the off-season after winning the championship, too

[@tigera6]

@@BonesDMS4life Why should they pay Klay 30mil more than Dallas signed him?

[@BonesDMS4life]

@@tigera6 I’m not saying they should i never said give him max but they didn’t show him what he meant to that organization they could’ve gave him a 3 year contract he just wanted them to retire him .

[@NobleVillian]

I honestly think Moses Moody will shine if this is his chance. He's not a 25 point a game dude but he can average 18-20. He has that ability.

[@patitoduck123]

It would seem that easy huh? Only problem is Kerr doesn’t play him no matter what. He’s gonna stick to his vets and you’ll see Wiggins get that PT that Moody should get. Idk what that’s about lol

[@IcarusFallz]

Warriors front office are so incompetent. Continuing to waste another one of Stephs precious elite years.

[@buzzblack2]

Tough decisions to make. Thats why Bob Myers is no longer the GM, he didn't know what to do.

[@bub5842]

@@buzzblack2 nah he saw the writing on the wall on got out on a high note.

[@eatmakock3646]

@@bub5842he ran away like a loser but tries to defend his trauma bond with the team

[@quishenderson7024]

That’s the business we paid you now you will still sellout homes games so we good unfortunately

[@harukuhitoki2991]

How is it the Front Office fault for Wiggins, Green, Klay and Poole for being stupid and crying POS?

[@kjjr3270]

If Golden State ain't giving Steph serious help, he should leave this organization as well, cause ain't no way he deserves any of this. He deserves a team, that can contend for another ring for everything he has done for them.

[@LeoBandCosmos]

it seems like you all have been trying to break the GSW apart for some years. Steph should leave to go make your team better? just like Klay did?

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

There is nowhere for Steph to go. We like living in fantasy land, but the CBA has real limitations.

[@tajonmitchel1712]

Nah he does deserve this. He chose to stick with his boys and let go of Poole. He allowed them to get rid of their draft picks in gp3 and wiseman. He ultimately has the power in that organization and he ain’t demanding things to be changed. He’d rather stick with loyalty, and don’t get me wrong it’s honorable. But it’s not something you should bad for him because he chose this path.

[@iangunay2657]

@@tajonmitchel1712 stupid take. You're just speaking about the "ultimate power" because you have seen Lebron do it for so many times. Every team has a player management systemthat decides what to do and which path to take. It's not his fault that they maintain that culture of respect towards the management by letting them do their job. Let's say Curry do a LeGM move and it didn't pan out, then aren't you one of those people who will criticize him for doing? You're doing it with Bron.

[@FatherofFFD]

The Dubs may have 2 new talented bigs who can defend, play make & shoot in the fall. I think they’ll be just fine. The key is Draymond being professional & not continuing to be a perpetual liability.

[@poloreg8365]

Why he grab Brian arm like that😂

[@SojiRo23]

“We going to Paris…you already know what’s going to happen….aaaaah yea….” lol I was like what’s going on!! 😂

[@jimmyjohns7866]

​@@SojiRo23Wendy was like 😟 thinking he meant the n word in Paris song

[@tarikbleak]

Marc J Spears using that lightskin stare

[@johnathanhornesr]

That was Crazy!

[@RoganJoeExperience]

Beta vibes

[@PengxueYG]

Warriors built a dynasty and draymond destroyed it lol

[@wubbied4575]

False narrative. The warriors wouldn’t have 4 without Dray.

[@MyKeeP81]

@@wubbied4575 exactly

[@rr211pp12]

I love Draymond and the way he's a main contributor in their championship runs, but he chased KD away, knocked down JP and acts like a child on the court. I think if they don't get help and Draymond don't fix his issues, Steph will retire without winning another chip.

[@Littleboy756]

I agree. Draymond Green destroyed Golden State. It is what it is.

[@rabboni97]

​@@rr211pp12KD would have left no matter what. KD just wanted a sure ring and then move on just like Lebron did. Stop with the narrative that Draymond is the reason for KD leaving.

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"Mavs need Klay like old people need soft shoes" 😂

[@PuertoRicanSamurai]

Funny but Klay is overrated

[@BonesDMS4life]

@@PuertoRicanSamuraioverrated no past his prime yes

[@PuertoRicanSamurai]

@BonesDMS4life indeed he is past his prime and yes he is overrated. People think the Mavs are getting a 3 and D Klay when all he has now is a 3 point shot. That's why I think he's overrated and I actually like Klay

[@DHurd-cz9fq]

@@PuertoRicanSamurailame comment

[@scruffd0g193]

Klay asking Steph not to have any say in his decision shows you close they were.

[@alex_walters]

fire Dunlevy

[@j317]

he's been horrible since his first move

[@user-bf6pd8uv8t]

Warriors are going to need a sharpshooter as well as a center.

[@themedicalmarvels]

Me. I’ll do both.

[@TheMETALICA40]

We got a sharpshooter center

[@bilboswaggens2975]

Any panel without Kendrick Perkins is a good panel

[@rockyyz9591]

they fucked up paying draymond that much money. pay him yes but about 10 mil less

[@dettol3647]

That 10 million is going to the owners pocket who is already making billions, stop this

[@rockyyz9591]

@@dettol3647 huh?

[@tigera6]

He made 25mil/yr for being a good ball distributor and still elite defender. OKC just paid 30mil/yr for the former Knicks center thats not even doing close to Draymond work.

[@kingmusic9131]

Draymond green is the reason there is no more splash brother man I miss Jordan Poole

[@drewski5k177]

Most slept on thing is how Bob Myers got out of there 😂

[@anguyen9880]

Stephen Curry should move on as well

[@awesomecoolguy6515]

He won't that GSW money is too good.

[@sup0809]

No he is a warrior. He doesn’t wine like Klay and he is humble

[@jamaarisquare979]

Curry is never leaving gs

[@krisxchirbas9503]

I agree. He is washed

[@YoungFaith15]

@@awesomecoolguy6515fr tho

[@mestizo3113]

Klay can play without scrutiny in Dallas.

[@TheMmi43]

Yeah nobody will care much what he’s doing. He probably won’t be televised much anymore either. He’s gonna be so happy.🙃

[@RaisedrightEnt]

Draymond proved he cant nor ever could be a true leader to win.The Splash Brothers carried him to titles.Lets go Klay. 😊

[@DATBOIYK]

Let be real warriors played way better when klays on the beach

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Yeah! Thanks!

[@eastoakland91]

this is bob myers fault he couldve made a move his last yr on the team and mike dunleavy isnt getting it done

[@troystjulien2912]

Thank you

[@waaasaaap9791]

But you have to admit, Bob leaving at the right time was a perfect escape to where everyone is blaming it on Dunleavy and it pulled off successfully. Dunleavy is in a unfamiliar territory even though he is the predecessor and should be prepared for situations like this, but for once I'm glad Dunleavy stuck to his guts and didn't over pay Klay

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

It's about being unable to develop Wiseman or Poole effectively.

[@pmp521]

Bob was smart to leave

[@andrem.thomas332]

It ain't nobody fault nothing last forever. Warriors was trash for 40 years

[@taekim2378]

There is no top team in the West. The clear way now to maximize your chance of winning the West is to tailor you team for playoff success. Get yourself in top 5 or 6 (avoid the play in) and get hot and HEALTHY for the playoff run. No team has better than 30% chance going in!

[@Mia-ik1]

Warriors built a dynasty and draymond destroyed it lol.

[@trafalgarlaw98]

yup technically they would've kept kd if it weren't for him and they would've dominated for years

[@eafanboyssuck]

There wouldnt be a dynasty without Draymond.

[@charkyicenhour587]

Leonard and Wessbrook. Crazy duo run the plays, lay ups n shots.

[@jotac87278]

The analyst need to be more blunt about things. Klay had a terrible year last year. He wasnt happy when they asked him to come off the bench. Keep in mind, he turned down an extension last year. The world that we live in is "Whatt have you done for me lately?" The answer is....very little.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Splash Brothers

[@BigOneEndstopEnt]

The Mavs made a great job with this! Luka will push his assist stats to another level with Klay! He will get so many good shots. He now got two superstar Pointguards in his teams who do have a superstar option for a pass to the line. Klay never played with an elite 8+ assists passing guard in his prime before. It will be the best backcourt by far.

[@1RobertSmith]

No tuff at all for GSW. They got 4 rings and new arena built in a different city all off of the backs of their workers. Workers come and go. The business is doing well

[@HappyEarthMan]

I just love my player Clay is with Kyrie that's freaking awesome.

[@GuillermoCambro-cq3gl]

He's your player but you don't know how to spell his name

[@alexrobinson1143]

They need buddy heild in the lineup to replace Klay's shooting

[@charkyicenhour587]

Yeeah!!!! Curry,Wiggins, and DeRozan!!!

[@RyanAKAStreakk]

Wiggins kinda suck now

[@jermthagod]

Thank you Klay Thompson for everything. For those of you hoping Steph leaves. Never. He is our franchise player, he will never wear another uniform ❗️

[@AllD3y]

Whenever an ESPN NBA update pops up on the Thread, I let the video play a little to see if SAS is on. If not then I click on it! 🎉

[@lakerlife9817]

I LOOK TO SEE IF WINDY FARTS IS ON IT...I PASS LIKE HIS GAS IN THE WIND...HE'S SUCH AN ABSURD CHARACTER THEY'RE TRYING TO FORCE US TO WATCH...

[@AllD3y]

@lakerlife9817 all caps huh bro... you ok?

[@curtisgrindahl446]

Chiney is one gorgeous woman with a personality that is scintilating.

[@paul-pq4xp]

Did bro say off the bench? Or is it just me

[@itzmidnitepbbp]

I'll give you Looney, Moody, and 2 picks for Markannen

[@j317]

Lmao they not doing that tho

[@angelocervantes4950]

They had their run

[@JCHerna-juantoka99]

Best comparison Ray Allen going to MIA i see a few more championships in his future.

[@joshuailyas6139]

Where y'all from saying that? East Oakland over here??

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

5:44 there's no way Naji's starting. Luka, Kyrie, Klay, PJ and Goafford.

[@mgw2745]

Curry wants to share all of his honor with Klay. He is the Curry we always know 🎉 Btw, Draymond is still the Draymond we have known in the past 😂

[@youmyself3683]

Crazy how mavs fans go from "Klay went 0/10 from the field" to ''OMG WE GOT KLAY THOMPSON, WE LOVE YOU!!!''

[@Awaywrdson]

Thought Draymond would go before Klay !! 😱😭

[@nowornever9216]

Time to move on for GSW. It’s been a great run. Lakers or Philly would have been a great fit for Klay too.

[@808bAler]

Bob Myers really left Dunleavy in a bind, when he quit. I imagine the price to make a deal for Markkanen will be very high. Losing Kuminga would be a HUGE deal for GSW but, one major issue last year was Wiggins being absolute trash. Wiggins + Kuminga + Moody for Markkanen + Clarkson. I'd be down for this opportunity to change the roster in a meaningful way and try to be competitive this season. We need a major swing to help Steph play on a contender next season.

[@waaasaaap9791]

I agree with everything except for trading Moody. He's a baller and I wouldn't want to lose another shooter. I admire Wiggins but he's dipped off the radar and isn't competing at the same level in '22. Dunleavy is going to have to make a great offer to Danny Ainge cause this is the only opportunity to please Danny and not take his interests elsewhere if he is 100% shopping Markkanen.

[@truebrowncanadian]

Wiggins absolutely fuked gsw past 2seasons, he should've been bought out before this season ended.

[@haydotherapper5401]

As long as we can pods and kumiga or trace i be down to trade mood and kumiga and wiggins

[@waaasaaap9791]

@@haydotherapper5401 Run that back one more time lol

[@waaasaaap9791]

@@truebrowncanadian His time off when he had a personal reason this past season checked him out mentally. This is why some players act different once they get paid

[@souljaboi81]

Klay paddling his boat through the murky waters of galveston now instead of going underneath the Golden Gate bridge

[@naizgiyemane8861]

Very true klay doesn't have that fire anymore is time for both golden state and klay to move on he has maybe another 3 years left in him if that😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@ericthomas6086]

LOL. Klay better get his tetanus shot.

[@clxmpm3nace387]

Chimney omg ❤

[@jankowski123]

I hope they will get Lauri Markannen

[@8mathdaddy]

I think if Curry spoke up for Klay, they would sign Klay. Curry values Draymond higher because that's his bodyguard.

[@fvcktoi2057]

klay asked him not to

[@cb4gusto744]

I wonder if people will still pick the warriors to play with in 2k

[@jingqi9106]

Klay is 35 and a shell of his former self. 💯

[@gunkmasterflex942]

It hurts man

[@dazporterz1282]

Media was pushing him out and now there saying it's a dark day 😂 funny stuff

[@charkyicenhour587]

Their new guys. PF dunking and defense protection was Primary. Need couple intrack shooters. Not at 3PT. Outside the Paint Giants.

[@alexmack960]

Klays not coming off the beach in Dallas 😂😂😂

[@pytube777]

It was time for Klay to go. Keeping him would be a repeat of last year for the Warriors. Wish him luck with Dallas.

[@TheColdest510]

Some how found a way to talk about the lakers

[@vjmappy]

How could GSW ever replace an O for 10 shooter? Can't even find that in the high school league.

[@vernvartdal6479]

This is a great piece. I feel like I have a unique perspective. Splash bros killed my hopes and dreams as a Mavs fan, but the splash bros were so cool I couldn't hate them. I can hardly wait for Klay!!! Dallas the no 5 market @ 8 million DFW. And shall we say growing fast like my real estate tax bill? Love you guys, Chinenye especially!!!

[@koiiev9413]

Steph is a Miami Heat !

[@ramabhir]

It’s sad to see Klay leave the dubs ..on one hand you have superstar divas who keep switching teaks faster than their shoes ..and then you have people like Klay ..not on current form but they should have rewarded him for what he’s done for the franchise no question

[@Big7wardnola]

They always talk about how the Lakers are not good enough...but nobody talks about Golden State

[@TheeRealRg3]

Preach😊

[@MyKeeP81]

the lakers havent won anything but a mickey mouse chip in 14 years

[@NFKINGTY]

Because lebron there nobody was talking abt la before that

[@dylanricher4333]

⁠@@MyKeeP81Mickey mouse trophy and mid season champs* 😂

[@nathannguyen1593]

@@MyKeeP81mickey mouse cuz gsw didnt make the playoffs thats year

[@tyreepowell8367]

Klay Thompson Is The Perfect Fit For The Mavericks

[@Jnoel608]

Wait, you wouldn’t trade Derozan for Austin Reevs?

[@lifestyles2482]

Wild at the Clippers blocked Paul George from going to the Warriors, even though they would've received a trade, they just did it out of spite. Spite to one of their best players ever in spite to the Warriors for getting better. Imagine that starting five, Paul George, Draymond Green, stuffed curry, Jonathan Kuminga, and whoever they would put it center

[@TheMmi43]

Klay is looking for something his legs can’t do consistently anymore, especially the one that was injured. You can’t beat father, he is undefeated. 😊

[@heaphmane7110]

She really said get it black over here on live

[@SojiRo23]

This will be Steph’s final year as a Warrior. The conversation all year will be about his willingness to go through with the breakup.

[@krisxchirbas9503]

Curry will retire next year. He's washed

[@unexpectingly]

@@krisxchirbas9503curry is better than your favorite point guard bro keep it real.

[@krisxchirbas9503]

@unexpectingly that's true, he's the greatest pg ever

[@unexpectingly]

@@krisxchirbas9503 Fr bro , i just dont know how he will win another title , its looking hard asf with no help

[@gi2050]

That was an awkward start

[@sumimasenpanda]

9:22 the prompt reader

[@everything-yd4xm]

Golden State now is like SS goku back into his original form.

[@Isaiahlovelace]

Brian built like the anger guy on inside out

[@freddiecarr7602]

It was about the team---Klay was good--but the last few years he was more of a role player----off the bench--- 3-point percentage down. What do you do---gamble against injury or pay young guys with better d and higher shooting %

[@JesusMartinez-gr8sx]

The warriors are on a process that fans have got to respect, I still believe the need a top scorer to contend, get rid of Wiggins if needed but as the current roaster is it will be a wasted season fir Curry.

[@Code_Rapper]

It was either Klay or Dray and Im certain Klay made that clear

[@TonyMontana-tp4mn]

Why does windy walk like the penguin?

[@lakerlife9817]

I LOOK TO SEE IF WINDY FARTS IS ON IT...I PASS LIKE HIS GAS IN THE WIND...HE'S SUCH AN ABSURD CHARACTER THEY'RE TRYING TO FORCE US TO WATCH...

[@TroysSweetCornhole]

The way he bricked how many shots was a pretty unceremonious farewell

[@JB-mm5rm]

Facts

[@rikt1541]

wait till klay hears about real estate tax

[@True-Poet]

Klay isn't coming off the bench. Come on spears you know better. Lol

[@ZeoAndre007]

Is Klay coming off the bench?

[@barrymckockinner9292]

Nobody has a stronger gravity pull than Steph Curry. If Klay couldn't make his shots with him, I doubt it's gonna be much better with Luka. Unless it really was judt a off year for him. Who knows. We will find out nexr season

[@joyfultoni]

GM plays bad in this situation

[@Mr.Thomas_Anderson]

ESPN trying to make it seem like Klay went to Dallas for tax reasons to protect Lebron’s feelings. What a joke

[@lakerlife9817]

MAYBE HE WENT BECAUSE HE DIDN'T WANT ALL THIS NEGATIVE FAN ATTENTION????

[@MrShanester117]

Nothing last forever. Celebrate the past

[@BlueWoWTaylan]

Let me guess, media will say Steph should go to the Lakers...

[@matthieusaade3616]

The mavs either made a MASSIVE mistake or a FANTASTIC move . No in between.

[@trewhite5683]

Klay is not coming off of the bench bro

[@fredericbandong8841]

Gahd, windhorst. I just cant.

[@ATMMACHINE07]

To everyone reading this Keep going. No matter how stuck you feel, no matter how bad things are right now, no matter how hopeless & depressed you feel, no matter how many days you have spent wishing things were different. I promise you won't feel this way forever. Keep going..🙏Bless my day with a follower.🤲🏼 it could mean a lot

[@kareem4u]

The warriors need to get better at attracting talent

[@Noelonthemoon]

Malika be saying the same thing over and over “what can the warriors do” we couldn’t imagine klay not on the warriors blah blah blah

[@RespectRazz]

“Zion finally delivered, he showed up in his best self” he didn’t even play in the playoffs 🤦‍♂️

[@tiG]

With Draymond still on GSW roster Steph still gonna have headaches 😅

[@user-cy2xn7ow2n]

Steph might as well be a Knick now. Let's go crazy.

[@charkyicenhour587]

Oooo. Curry wants. Markkenham. N DeRozan.

[@Wkmrgn]

The drake joke was good 😄