Klay Thompson Rumors: 76ers, Nuggets, Mavs Linked To Warriors Star amid Contract Buzz

As the Golden State Warriors attempt to find a deal that would allow them to keep Klay Thompson, the five-time All-Star is lining up potential suitors going into free agency.

Per The Athletic's Sam Amick and Anthony Slater, the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets would have interest in Thompson if he decides to leave Golden State.

NBA insider Marc Stein later reported the Dallas Mavericks are "intent on exploring the feasibility of signing Thompson" in free agency after reportedly trading Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons.

Slater previously reported talks were "frozen" between Thompson and the Warriors, and there was "some mutual interest" from the veteran forward and Orlando Magic even though that has gained "no traction."

Thompson's value is hard to figure out right now. He doesn't have an offer on the table from Golden State, according to Slater. Matt Moore of the Action Network reported Thursday the Magic would prefer a short-term deal with an offer starting in the range of two years and $50 million.

The Nuggets' interest in Thompson will depend on whether they are able to retain Kentavious Caldwell-Pope after he declined his $15.4 million player option for next season. Orlando and Philadelphia would have the ability to sign Thompson into cap space.

The Sixers' interest could depend on whether they're able to land a bigger star in free agency. The Paul George rumors have cooled off recently, as he has been linked to the Warriors in a potential trade if he doesn't want to remain with the Los Angeles Clippers.

If the Sixers are unable to land George, there have been rumblings they could pursue Brandon Ingram or Jerami Grant in a potential trade.

Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. told reporters on Monday that they want Thompson back, but they are "looking through everything" right now in an attempt to improve the roster for next season.

Thompson is in a tricky spot right now, because he's still an elite shooter but is no longer one of the best two-way wings in the NBA. The 34-year-old averaged 17.9 points per game while shooting 38.7 percent from deep in 77 appearances last season.