Warriors insider expects Sixers to consider Klay Thompson

The Philadelphia 76ers’ first order of business this summer will be to sign Tyrese Maxey to a max contract in order to keep their homegrown prospect on board for years to come.

Fortunately, with most of last year’s roster off the books, the Sixers will have enough cap space to devote to another notable player. Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson could be a prospect for Philadelphia, according to Athleticism Sam Amick and Anthony Slater.

In their latest article regarding Thompson’s NBA future, Amick and Slater suggested that the Sixers and Denver Nuggets should pursue Thompson if contract talks with the Golden State Warriors ultimately don’t work out.

So far, it appears Thompson’s future is leaning toward testing free agency — and playing for another team for the first time in his distinguished career.

If the Sixers are truly interested in Thompson, they would target a proven deep threat. In nearly 800 games, Thompson made 41 percent of his three shots at a high volume.

While injury concerns were present for Thompson at this point in his career, he bounced back in 2023-24 with 77 appearances for the Warriors. Spending nearly 30 minutes on the court each night, Thompson averaged 18 points on 39 percent shooting from three.

It’s no secret that Thompson is expecting a healthy contract at age 34. This summer could be the last major payday the veteran guard generates, and he’ll want to earn every dollar.

For the Sixers, Thompson should be a secondary option. With several free agents and trade targets potentially available, the Sixers have several avenues to explore. Thompson’s age, injury history and contract demand could leave Philadelphia hesitant.

On the other hand, the Warriors star has plenty of personal success and team victories to his name. Having established himself as a valuable two-way star, Thompson has five All-Star Game appearances under his belt. He has been a key player for a dominant Warriors team that has won four NBA championships since 2015.