On July 2nd, Klay Thompson joined the Mavericks via a sign-and-trade deal worth $50 million over three years. ESPN has graded this three-team transaction.
Warriors: Acquire two second-round picks (Hornets’ 2025, Mavericks’ 2031), sending Klay Thompson.
The Warriors weren’t looking for much from Dallas; instead, they offloaded Thompson’s large contract and gained $16 million in traded player exception while also avoiding luxury tax.
Grade: B
Mavericks: Acquire Klay Thompson and a Hornets second-rounder, lose Josh Green.
Dallas sacrificed two perimeter defenders in Green and DJ Jones, which might impact team chemistry.
Grade: B-
Hornets: Trade away two seconds, acquire Josh Green.
Acquire Josh Green, a defensive wing, with minimal loss.
Grade: B+
ESPN grades the Klay Thompson three-team trade: Mavericks B-, Warriors B, Hornets B+. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/basketball-headlines/espn-grades-the-klay-thompson-three-team-trade-mavericks-b-warriors-b-hornets-b.html
