Two days ago, Thompson unfortunately suffered a torn Achilles tendon and was reimbursed for the season. This means that Thompson will leave the field for two years. Although the current situation is very frustrating for the players and the team, but the US media "SK" reporter Miles Lockhart revealed that there are already rumors in the NBA that Thompson may be traded.
Thompson is one of the most respected players in the league, deeply loved by the Warriors and neutral fans. However, as an NBA elite player, this injury means that the Warriors are likely to find a replacement who can help them recover from this year's bad season. If the Warriors want to be competitive this year, they can form a surprisingly big deal, including Klay Thompson.
In the 2019 finals, Thompson accidentally suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament when he dunked on the ground again, which made him miss the entire 2019-2020 season. However, just as he recovered his health and was actively preparing for the upcoming new season, Thompson suffered another Achilles tendon tear in the training game, and both legs suffered a devastating injury to sportsmanship the following year. Even if Thompson's style of play does not rely on his body or explosive power, but such continuous serious injuries infringe on him, Thompson's competitive state will certainly not be affected.
As a dynasty player of the Warriors, Thompson has paid a lot of tears and sweat in five years and three championships. According to statistics from ESPN Stats & Info, Clay has averaged at least 15 points per game and made 40% of his three-pointers for 7 consecutive seasons, ranking first in history with Curry. Therefore, such a serious injury will inevitably hinder the development of the Warriors, so NBA rumors began to discuss who they can use Thompson to trade.
Curry is 32 years old and Green is 31 years old, so the Warriors have reached a critical and awkward time. Due to the fierce competition in the league, rumors in the NBA quickly suggested that if the Warriors want to challenge the West this year, they may need to trade Thompson. As a member of the "splash brothers", it is difficult for the Warriors to consider trading a player including Thompson, let alone a transaction that takes a team into consideration.
However, the Warriors now have a tradable asset, even though he is injured. NBA rumors say that including Thompson and No. 2 pick James Wiseman are trading chips, and they can also provide the team with future first-round picks. This may lead to a transfer of James Harden, a name that often appears in NBA rumors because he is not satisfied with Houston. As a continuous scorer, Harden has averaged more than 30 points per game in the past three seasons, making him an ideal candidate. Whether the Warriors can consider trading their future Hall of Fame players remains to be seen, but if they want to improve in their position last year, they may have to do so.
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