The Score: Warriors lose Klay Thompson, Sharks snag Macklin Celebrini
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Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson celebrate after the 2022 NBA Finals. Photo: Nathaniel Butler/NBAE via Getty Images
The Golden State Warriors dynasty as we know it is over.
State of play: Franchise legend Klay Thompson is reportedly joining the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million deal, ESPN reports.
- In return, the Warriors are getting two future second-round picks from the Mavericks, NBA insider Shams Charania reports.
With Thompson's expected departure plus the waiving of Chris Paul, the Warriors reportedly plan to sign De'Anthony Melton, who last played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Charania reports.
- Melton's a versatile defender who also shoots relatively well (36.9%) from 3-point range.
Between the lines: The Warriors had been in talks to acquire nine-time all-star Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers, but the deal fell through and George opted to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.
What to watch: Whether Golden State can salvage what has been a horrendous offseason and bring the team back into championship contention.
- Plus, the Dubs summer league squad, featuring second-year players Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson Davis as well as players vying for NBA contracts, has its first game on July 6 against the Miami Heat at the Chase Center.
Here's some other notable news in Bay Area sports:
Giants win Dodgers series
There's nothing like it when the Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- That's what happened over the weekend as the Giants clobbered the NL West first-place Dodgers with a 10-4 win on Sunday, taking two out of three games and capturing their first series win against the Dodgers since 2022.
- Next up, they'll face the Atlanta Braves and the Cleveland Guardians, the top team in the American League Central.
Sharks snag Macklin Celebrini
Macklin Celebrini, a "quintessential two-way skater, with excellent speed and a lethal shot that's made him a dominant threat at every level of his career," is officially a Shark, ESPN reports.
- The Sharks drafted him with the No. 1 pick on Friday, and selected defenseman Sam Dickinson at No. 11.
Bay FC keeps hope alive
The Bay Area's professional women's soccer team, Bay FC, won its second consecutive game on Saturday to remain in the running for November's playoffs.
- Bay FC has 11 games left and currently sits in eighth place, the last playoff spot.
SF Unicorns season starts soon
The city's very own professional cricket team kicks off its season this Sunday with a match against the LA Knight Riders.
- While the Unicorns currently play home games in Grand Prairie, Texas, the plan is to eventually play in San Jose.
49ers still in negotiations with Aiyuk
Brandon Aiyuk wants to remain a member of the 49ers, and expects to play for the team next season despite lengthy, and sometimes frustrating contract negotiations, CBS Sports reports.
- If not, the wide receiver said he could see joining the Washington Commanders.