It seems that NBA trade rumors will not leave Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson even his team already announced that he is not available for trade. But reports are persistent to have his name dragged to a new rumor linking him to the Miami Heat.
Thompson, who has been one dependable player of his team for the past two season, is again being connected to a fresh trade rumor. He is being criticized on his recent slump most especially on the three-point arc where is he feared by other competitors last season.
The arrival of Kevin Durant appears to be affecting also his performance and the 'super team' that Golden State have assembled is seems to be going for nothing. Now, one website is speculating that a possible trade deal between the Warriors and Heat might happen soon.
According to NBA Trade Rumors machine, reports are indicating that Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat could be working on a deal that involves five players and a draft pick. Trade scenario is suggesting that Warriors will send Klay Thompson together with Zaza Pachulia and Shaun Livingston to the Miami Heat in exchange for Hassan Whiteside, Josh Richardson, and a future second-round pick.
Some commenter on the trade says that it makes sense for both teams as the Warriors will get a younger substitute for Thompson with Richardson and one of the upcoming center in the league in Whiteside plus a second-draft pick.
On the other hand, the Heat will acquire one of the best shooting guard (Thompson), a replacement for Whiteside (Pachulia) and backup point guard (Livingston) to help Dragic in the rotation. And if the Warriors is decided to move Thompson, this trade is not bad at all.
In a report by YIBADA English, Golden State really needs a defensive big man and if they continue to struggle without a good rim protector in the middle then they might explore the trade market for a potential deal.
The reports also say that Philadelphia 76ers Nerlens Noel was also mentioned as trade offer to Warriors for Thompson but Whiteside possess much more trade value than Noel in terms of production value and skill set wise.
Nevertheless, these rumors are still speculations and none of the teams involved have confirmed this NBA trade deal. Though the deal between the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat might not happen now but this is something to ponder about in the future.
