Aaaaand the Warriors just waived Chris Paul. This eliminates his salary from being traded for a star but reports say Andrew Wiggins could be traded and they can now use the full $13M MLE to sign a free agent. Chris Paul is joining Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. 1 year, $11M.

He got paid for doing nothing for two years and he was half as good when he came back, how is he going to complain?

if only klay realize that they already gave him a max contract when he was injured, as a thank you offering

The warriors will never be the same again end of a era for splash brothers

As a Mavs fan I do not want Klay over here, especially for how much money he'll want... I feel like we'll be taking a step backwards from our finals appearance.

Klay wants that Jose Bautista "pay me for what I've done" money.

If klay wanted to stay, he woulda taken less money.

Klay don't understand economics and overestimates his value.

The warriors dynasty is really over about throw something on the grill today😭😭😭

As a warriors fan I want to keep Klay but i just can't get behind over paying him especially since he already got a max which he sat injured on the bench for 2 years of that contract

What a dynasty it’s been 😢

Why is Klay upset that he is not priority? I mean, he has been severely injured twice and missed years of play and still got paid. This year he was hot and cold, hot and cold. Clearly, he is not the go to guy anymore. I remember him saying he'll take whatever role to stay with this team. He ought to know ny now, this is a business. I would not give money to someone who can't perform as I expect them to.

The GSW players of that era had it so unbelievably good, not only was their team more overloaded than any team ever has been, but their contracts were all excellent and the biggest sacrificial contract lamb was Steph Curry who also makes by far the most money of all of them on non-NBA deals. Not only Klay but probably a half dozen people at least have been getting carried by Curry and getting overpaid since KD left, Klay being by far the most extreme example of not providing any value to the team but being paid like he's still part of the championship roster. It's precisely because of paying Klay Thompson that Steph Curry is completely unable to even compete for a championship because the money that should be paid to the second best player who helps him like Kyrie and Luka, or LeBron and AD, or Jokic and Murray, or literally any successful team in the NBA in the history of NBA, but instead he has hobbled and crippled Klay Thompson who stopped being worth paying when his agility fell off a cliff. The Klay Thompson era was amazing, but it's over, it's been over for years. He is the one ripping off the GSW, not the other way.

As a warriors fan I don’t want Klay to leave, but I am annoyed with him too he’s forcing shot and not making good play.

Why would you pay Klay when he's shot bricks for 2 years now & can't defend anymore after the multiple surgeries.

I’m a lakers fan it would just be sad to see klay in the purple and gold

0 for 10 in an elimination game and wants a max contract. Honestly used to really like klay but he hasn't been playing good the past few years. Bros gotta prove he's not washed

It's joever😔🙏🏿

Imagine how the Warriors would be If Draymond Green never talked trash to KD or Punched Poole. What if, What if.

Bro we cannot get rid of Kuminga

Two years with max pay while injured. He owes them two years for NOTHING.

Klay wanted to accepted the 2 year/ $48 million offer last summer, but his father mychael Thompson told klay to reject it and demand a 4 years $180 million extension or leave

6:36 - "Can you imagine Klay hitting a big shot in the Western Conference Final, in a different uniform?" Actually, I couldn't have imagined Klay going 0 for 10 in his last game as a Warrior. If Klay feels dissed he might want to reflect on that.

Two things that screwed Warriors over: 1. The new CBA which punishes expensive teams (Clips, Wolves, etc.). 2. Warriors chose to develop young guns after 2022 (Poole, Kuminga, Moody, etc.)at the same time while trying to compete for a championship

We already at the Last dance era 😔

Ironically Klay’s presence accelerated the development of the young Warriors’ guards. He made Santos, Quinones, and BP so much better they took his minutes.

A better way to rephrase the Dunleavy point is that the market for stars is so out of whack in terms of trade cost that its not worth making the trades, not that its impossible to make a trade.

Bro I've been opening KZfaq for hours just waiting for your new video, finally

According to NYT, klay "didn’t love the national attention on his occasional struggles". The lakers should be fun! It's like going to the Yankees or Cowboys to avoid the media!

I just could never imagine Klay in any other jersey than Warriors. It would be the most wrong thing I would've looked at in years!

I gotta give u credit man, the way you link back to your previous vids is pretty dope Been stuck watching ya vids for like an hour now lol

I love GSW, but this is straight up UNGRATEFUL! They paid him the max WHILE he was injured, and didn’t trade him when he came back a SHELL of his former self. And that’s what they get in return? I hope he goes to LA and gets the Westbrick treatment.

Who’s here after Klay a maverick

Another Great Video Casey 🏀🔥🫡🎯💯

As a long time warriors fan, go get your money Klay! It was one hell of a ride but all good things come to an end. Klay can’t guarantee a championship if he stays but he can guarantee the money for himself by leaving.

"not a perfect fit" Yeah Steph and Trae lmaooo

I’m offended that he thinks he’s worth $35M a year. He was never the most athletic, the fastest or this great ball handler. He was a pure catch and shoot guy. He spend the last two seasons trying to prove to everyone that he can create his own shot and it didn’t look good.

I liked how you analyzed the situation

Every now and then this channel pops up on my feed and I get to hear AM Hoops man shout into my ear

Dude as a mavs fan you gave me a heart attack with that thumbnail

Another 48 million for two years to stay at home is worth it after the money he has already made, and it means the team can improve, too.

If Golden State plans to waste Curry last few years to get their financials straight, I wouldn’t blame Steph for leaving… the amount that man’s done for their franchise…

4 video in 1 week good job

As a Mavs fan I would absolutely love for Klay to sign for us.

As a warriors fan, this is sad, but this needs to happen for the team to succeed

Klay's ego became secondary when the new CBA kicked in. The players' union agreed to this, now the players have to accept the new reality

I was waiting for you to post a video on this brother 😂

here after mavs signed klay like 40 mins ago

The amount of over $25M/yr players that are not a key factor in a team’s success is staggering… People are WAY too nice… he was getting paid $15M/yr EXTRA (imho) to address his ego but he is still in his feelings??? This is what going out sad looks like… Where else can you go from key contributor to liability and expect a raise?

Keep up the good work

"a great shooter", is actually a gross understatement. He's one of the best ever, top five maybe #2..

Klay had his feelings hurt. He’s a sensitive sole. NBA Prince raised by Lord Mychal Thompson. Klay was paid good $$$ during his 2 year absence. The Bucks did the same after their last ‘Chip.

If Klay wants to revamp his career, come be a role player for Boston and win a chip.

A slap to the face is shooting 0/everything at the most important game of the season

As a GSW fan, losing Klay hurts. But watching Klay go for 0 points in a crucial game hurts more.

Bro called it 💀💀💀💀

who here after klay to the mavs 😭

A world where klay isn't a warrior isn't a world I thought I'd ever have to live in but here we are 😭😭😭

He should of taken that 48 mill, that was his last payday before retirement.

I'm so happy to see the Warriors down.

This [insert click bait] is [select all-caps adjective].

Klay didn’t even reach All-NBA 2nd team in his career but still became one of the highest paid players. He should be thankful he got that contract previously because of Steph and the Warriors title run.

Prime Klay was absolutely incredible. The past couple years it seems Klay was drastically declining. I hope he really goes off this year, but his health is always a concern now for any team looking to sign him this year.

Klay has a really big ego! He is not a superstar but acts like he is. He just needs to go to another team and just produce good basketball.

As a warriors fan, I really want klay to stay on the team, but I also want PG on the team

Fine analysis

The saddest part about this, is it shows that Curry and Klay aren’t nearly as close as they used to be, and that’s why it’s the end of the splash brothers. They went from being almost equals, to it becoming Currys team after Klay got injured and KD left for Brooklyn. It seems like ever since then, Klay has been bitter about his role on the Warriors, and how the fans were perceiving him. He went from being praised alongside Curry, to constantly being questioned, and I think now he feels he needs to prove he can win without Curry, similar to how KD felt.

I get it, imagine giving everything to your team for 10 years. Then you have a bad year and they just trash you. Mad disrespectful and I think he should heal somewhere else.

I can't imagine Klay making a big shot in the playoffs period.

Whatever happens this whole offseason will be lit🔥

dude this guy got paid MEGA MONEY while he was mostly hurt for two years. HE OWES THE WARRIORS, THEY DONT OWE HIM

Klay is a shell of himself. People acting like this the same player who scored 37 in a quarter. That dude is long gone

Good call on the thumbnail!

As a Warriors fan since the dark days of the early 90s…I feel spoiled to witness the past decade w/4 championships…just like the SF Giants…seeing them win 3 too…GL to Klay w/the Mavs…at this point rather see the Warriors play the young guys while Steph & Dray be a mentor to all of them!🤙🏾

As a warriors fan, I'm both sad and happy. But logically it's the best for warriors.

This could be a mutually beneficial situation. Thompson could find a place where he fits better and can utilize how limited he is. The Warriors can try again in 2025-26 to try to contend, while this year they just kinda wing it with depth.

As a dubs fan, Klay can walk, maybe get some draft capital or a solid rotation big with cp3 contract. With them out the way, Kuminga can really shine, I'm talking 25 PPG. Podz and TJD also take the next step into legit starter roles, and we bring in KCP & Hartenstein esque players to fill out the rotation.

Klay was wash last season on top of him being overpaid for five years If the Dubs are able to reason with Klay and sign him for a team friendly deal then maybe the core can stay together or let him go and sign good supporting players

warriors did have one of the best bench unit i think they need starting power

After all that success and the moments you made with the players you called brothers for years and this is what breaks that… it must’ve been more that was said

If Klay leaves that would be such a load of the shoulders for so many Warriors fans! Fingers crossed!

Good video

Last year was end of splash brothers. Klay could not buy a hoop half the games.

He is done. He had career ending injuries and he played like it when he finally returned.

GS fan, klays attitude this season was really tough to watch. With media and fans alike, he did a lot of damage to his reputation in the bay. Saying he didn’t care about the fans or the rumors he was washed. Don’t wanna see him leave but no way in hell does he deserve a big contract after his 5 year vacation.

Dubs fan here...Dubs paid him during his recovery for 2 seasons and the dude can't do the organization a solid?... I get being a human but someone told me respect is a 2 way street

People forgot that GSW was not going anywhere until Klay comeback mid season from injury, giving them their 4th ring.

Klay did the best he could: he gave the Warriors an easy out. It would've been hard to get rid of him fanbase wise easily, this took care of everything for everyone involved. GSW no longer has to baghold.

He signed with the Mavs..

It's just sad to see him go.

I'm a mavs fan and would love to see him in Dallas, but if he doesn't go there would love to see him in OKC honestly.

As a warriors fan, I don't like how things is being done in our organization

Dude is sounding a lot like latrell spreewell turning down two years $48 million. I’m sorry, but that’s just nuts.

Last season, every media says he's worn out and now, almost every team is with an edited pic with him. This is how they destroy teams.

I sincerely hope there is a spash bros. statue one day. But this would be a sad ending -- especially with Draymond still on the team; letting Klay go before Dray is just madness on a spiritual level lol

I pray that steph will get 1 more ring with the warriors 🙏

LeBron opts out of his contract in the hopes that the Lakers might sign one of the top free agents. Let’s see; Klay goes to the Mavs, Harden re-sign with the Clippers, and PG sign with the 76ers. 😬 it’s not looking to good at Lakers land

I commented on another video concerning this matter that the two best ideal teams for Klay to sign with are either Dallas or OKC

But why would Klay be disappointed? I mean, despite his significant injury in 2019, GSW showed faith in him by offering him a five-year, $190 million max contract, even though they knew he couldn't play a whole season the following year and had no assurance he'd be the same again. It turned out he got injured again the following year and missed another whole season, not playing for two seasons, yet the team still respected him and offered their support. To be fair, Klay doesn't necessarily deserve a max contract right now. I mean, he deserves it because he's part of the core, but how he played last season was clearly a sign not to give him the max at this time. He knows it, and the team knows it-they are the most expensive team in the NBA, yet they didn't make it to the playoffs, which is absurd. The team needs more help in scoring, and they need more cap space to do it. The team supported him during his downfall, and now they need him to accept that this is the reality-they're struggling, he's struggling, and he's not the same anymore due to that worst injury of his.If I were the GM, I would also think twice-unless they don't want to win another championship. Klay's options depend on what his priorities are and how he views it at this moment. Would he accept whatever GSW offers him because he wants another championship, another shot at glory, and is willing to take a step backward for the team? Or does he want to earn more, in which case another team would undoubtedly love his services and would likely offer him the max.

Jordan Poole catching strays😭😭