Overview
- Over the weekend at Fanatics Fest, Thompson told fans “Never say never” and said “it’d be nice to end it in Golden State,” signaling he is open to a return next season.
- Thompson has one year left on his Dallas contract for 2026–27 and would become an unrestricted free agent the following summer.
- NBA reporting says the Mavericks are open to moving Thompson by trade or buyout and that the Miami Heat have shown trade interest, though no deal has been announced.
- Golden State has not publicly confirmed interest, and recent moves such as a reported Kristaps Porziņģis extension and pursuit of major free agents will affect the team’s roster flexibility.
- Thompson is entering his late 30s and has a history of major injuries, so any return would likely be sentimental and role-limited rather than a move to reshape the Warriors’ core; the next developments to watch are Dallas’s trade or buyout posture and any formal outreach from Golden State.