Speculation ties Klay Thompson to possible exit from Dallas

Klay Thompson has one year and $17.5 million left in Dallas, and USA TODAY's Lorenzo Reyes lays out Golden State and the Lakers as landing spots should the Mavericks trade him or agree to a buyout.

The Warriors case rests on familiarity with Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry and a team that shot 35.6% from three last season. The Lakers case rests on geography and Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves drawing defenders. Thompson averaged 11.7 points in 69 games, career lows across the board.

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