Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson isn't worried about trade rumors involving his name as the league's trade deadline Thursday at 3pm ET rapidly approaches.
“I don't participate in NBA discussions,” Thompson said. reporter when asked about trade rumors after the team's 127-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. “I think it's a waste of energy.”
It's been a tough season for the franchise legend, who won four NBA championships and made five All-Star teams during his 13 seasons with Golden State.
The 34-year-old is shooting 41.5 percent from the field and 37.1 percent from 3-point range, both career lows. His 17.1 points per game is his lowest since the 2012-13 season.
Additionally, Thompson was unable to pitch in the Warriors' 109-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, capping a three-game stretch in which he hit just 4 of 25 3-pointers.
However, he enjoyed a solid game against the 76ers, scoring 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting (4-of-5 from 3) and the team was a plus-24 point player on the floor with him. did.
The impending free agent's name came up in trade talks during a recent appearance on FanDuel TV by Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. run it back reported on January 11 that “everyone but Stephen Curry is on the table” as the struggling team considers its options.
But Charania said it was the Warriors' hope to reach a contract extension with Thompson.
That hasn't happened, but it doesn't seem like Thompson is heading anywhere unless some tectonic shift occurs.
There have been no legitimate trade rumors or speculation regarding Thompson's possible departure as of late, as ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports. sports Center The team said it has “no interest” in trading Thompson and Draymond Green.
Thompson probably isn't going anywhere, but the question now is what the Warriors do outside of that. Golden State is 11th in the Western Conference with a record of 23 wins and 25 losses, and is outside of the play-in picture. For Golden State, it's just a fight to make the playoffs, and it's fair to wonder if the roster as currently constructed can do it.
So the time to watch is Thursday at 3pm ET, which is this year's trade deadline. The Warriors will definitely be a team to watch as that crisis looms.
