NBA free agency: Klay Thompson to Mavericks, Paul George to 76ers among biggest signings
The madness of NBA free agency is now officially underway.
The madness of NBA free agency is now officially underway. Teams hoping to bolster their rosters are frantically trying to secure players who recently completed the final years of their previous contracts. Multiple stars like Klay Thompson, Paul George, Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Maxey and James Harden have already made their next moves, while others — like Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James — are yet to finalize their decisions.
Here’s what you need to know just one full day into the free-agency period.
Thompson reportedly signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. One of the greatest shooters in NBA history, he played 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors as a key piece to a dynasty that won four titles.
Thompson, a 34-year-old guard, averaged 17.9 points last season while hitting 38.7% from 3-point range — the second-worst mark of his career. That tells you just how good a shooter he is. Thompson will join a Dallas squad coming off an NBA Finals appearance behind incredible seasons from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Will he help get it to the promised land like he did with Steph Curry and Draymond Green? Time will tell.
George, even at 34 years old, remains one of the NBA’s biggest stars. He averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists a contest last season for a Clippers team that underachieved by losing in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Now he’ll look to go on a deeper run with the 76ers after having reportedly agreed to a four-year, $212 million maximum contract.
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