Klay Thompson’s List Of 4 Teams He Would Leave Warriors For

Klay Thompson is an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Golden State Warriors had the opportunity to lock him up long-term and ultimately decided not to.

While a return to The Bay is obviously possible for Thompson given the history involved between him and the Warriors, four teams were recently mentioned as legitimate suitors for his services.

According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Thompson’s biggest priority right now isn’t simply getting paid. If it was, there are multiple bottom-dwelling teams in the league he could go to.

He still wants to contend for a championship.

“Thompson wants to win,” Slater wrote.

“Don’t expect him to chase the largest possible offer from the Detroit Pistons or Charlotte Hornets, even if that’s the correct financial or leverage move. But there are plenty of cap-space teams with a clearer upward path to contention than the Warriors. That includes the Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic.”

Over the past year Thompson has also closely been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Last month, Brian Windhorst of ESPN offered his take on where he expects Thompson to end up when everything is said and done.

“I think they like the way this team finished the season — 27-12 down the stretch, top-10 offense, top-10 defense,” Windhorst said.

“They’re a quality team. … I think they bring Klay Thompson back. I think they like the way this team played at the end of the season.”

Time will tell if Windhorst’s prediction ultimately proves to be correct.

What uniform will Thompson be in when next season tips off? An answer one way or the other is coming soon enough.

WNBA rookie Angel Reese came into the pros as an established star. Reese believes there's always been a target on her back, given her stardom outside of the basketball court, but she's been quick to say, "This is what I wanted."

Reese is a Class-A competitor. She thrives when the lights get brighter and the stage gets bigger. The Chicago Sky forward has been a bright spot as a starter for the team, averaging 10.9 points and 9.0 rebounds.

She recently spoke on her introduction to the league. The WNBA has been known as a more fast-paced, physical league compared to NCAA women's basketball, so it has the ability to force rookie growing pains.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Kevin Jairaj / USA TODAY Sports© Provided by Athlon Sports

"Everything I've faced so far has been expected. I knew this was a super competitive league; nothing was going to be easy for me. Especially one going in as a rookie, two who I am. Of course, people are going to go even harder. But, this is what I wanted," said Reese, per Kareem Copeland on X.

Reese has faced a couple of league superstars, but she's held her own. When facing two-time MVP Breanna Stwera, Reese posted 13 points and 10 rebounds. She also played shifty guards like Arike Ogunbowale, having 12 points and eight rebounds in her league debut.

The Sky will look to get back in the win column on Thursday against the Washington Mystics, which will be a homecoming for Reese in the DMV.