NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic eye move for Klay Thompson in summer as free agent

NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic are reportedly keen on signing Golden State Warriors veteran shooting guard Klay Thompson in the next free agency.

The 34-year-old’s current deal with the Warriors is set to expire in the summer and reportedly, there has been no agreement as of now regarding an extension.

Therefore, as per NBA correspondent Marc Stein, the Magic are in the hunt to sign Thompson in the summer as a free agent.

“Orlando has been increasingly mentioned as a potential suitor for Klay Thompson in free agency,” he said. “The Magic’s available cap space is difficult to project this far out. That figure could rise as high as $45 million but depends on their future plans with free agents-to-be Markelle Fultz and Gary Harris as well as Jonathan Isaac (whose $17.4 million salary next season is non-guaranteed).”

Earlier, it was reported that at least four franchises are likely to make a move for Thompson in the summer including the Los Angeles Lakers.

Thompson has been one of the star performers for the Warriors this season as he is averaging 17.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

His best outing this season for the franchise came in the match against the Utah Jazz where he registered 35 points to go with six rebounds and two assists.