It’s official! Trade Klay! Goodbye, Mavericks

In the early morning of November 8, ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel reported that Harrison and the Mavericks management will seek to trade Klay Thompson. Other teams are more interested in Gafford and are paying close attention to Gafford's situation. At 9 o'clock this morning, the Mavericks challenged the Grizzlies away from home. The Mavericks are currently at the bottom of the Western Conference.

Clay was not affected by the trade rumors. Today he drove to the airport to pick up his girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion. Because Clay was late, he took the initiative to send flowers to his girlfriend and apologized: "I'm sorry, honey, I have no excuse." This year's offseason, Clay officially made their relationship public, and the two are having a heated relationship.

Megan is a well-known American rapper with 32.77 million ins followers, twice as many as Clay. She has won the Grammy for Best Female Rap Vocalist multiple times and is more famous than Clay in the United States. In the regular season opener, the Mavericks lost to the Spurs by 33 points. Megan not only came to watch the game, but she also showed off her affection with Clay after the game and walked out of the arena holding hands.

As the saying goes, "If you are successful in love, you will be disappointed on the court." Clay had the worst season of his NBA career. When he first joined the Mavericks, the team promised him a starting position. But in the last game against the Pelicans, Clay was demoted to the bench. This is also the first time in Clay's Lone Ranger career that he has played as a substitute. After reading Klay's data, you will know why he should be traded.

As of today's game, Clay has played 8 games for the Mavericks this season, starting 7 of them. He averaged 20.4 minutes per game, 8.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.4 blocks, and 1.4 turnovers. His three shooting percentages were: 34.2%, 29.2%, and 100%. His average points, assists, steals, field goals and three-point shooting percentage per game are all career lows.

Klay used to be the league's top 3D player, but now not only is his three-point shooting inaccurate, but he can't even defend anymore. Clay's contract is worth $50 million over three years and expires in the summer of 2027. His salary this season is 16.67 million and next season is 17.46 million. Reporter Brett Siegel wrote that one of the reasons why Klay left the Warriors was that he did not want to play as a substitute, and now he is reduced to a substitute.

Today against the Grizzlies, Russell and Christie started together. Christie has played in 8 games this season, starting in 5 of them. Averaged 30 minutes per game, 12.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1 turnover. Three shooting percentages: 52.2%, 47.7%, 76.9%. Averages of points, assists, shots and three-pointers per game are all career highs.

Talking back to Clay, he started 72 games for the Mavericks last season. He averaged 27.3 minutes per game, 14 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.4 blocks, and 1.2 turnovers. His three shooting percentages were: 41.2%, 39.1%, and 90.5%. Although the data is average, at least he can keep his starting position. This season's scoring and shooting percentage have plummeted.

Talking about the decision to substitute Clay, Mavericks coach Kidd said: "I have talked with Clay. I think him coming off the bench can bring us more vitality, and this is only temporary." Clay responded: "Even if I come off the bench, I will definitely be able to perform wonderfully, and it will come soon! I have no doubt about it."

Now the Mavericks want to send Clay away, but he does not have much appeal in the trading market. In three months, Clay will be 36 years old, and he has also suffered serious injuries. Which team do you think Klay would fit in?