News about Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors

DALLAS (AP) — Klay Thompson is moving on from the Golden State Warriors, with the four-time league champion agreeing to join the Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks and change franchises for the first time in his 13-year NBA career, two people with knowledge of the decision said Monday.

It had been reported for several weeks that Thompson and the Warriors were far from any agreement, and a departure in free agency was likely. Feeling he was not valued by the organization throughout contract negotiations, Thompson quickly shifted his focus elsewhere once free agency opened.

“Klay's legacy will live on forever and we look forward to the day we can retire his #11 jersey at Chase Center, where he will join a host of Warriors immortals, including those who helped shape this recent dynasty — himself included.”