The Golden State Warriors are prepared to sign Thompson to a five-year, $190 million maximum contract, according to multiple reports. The Warriors are sending a front-office contingent to Los Angeles to visit Thompson as the NBA free-agent signing period is set to begin Sunday evening. Thompson has reportedly indicated he would return to the Warriors if a max deal was offered. Warriors coach Steve Kerr routinely has praised Thompson, who also earned a spot on the NBA’s All-Defensive Team this season. Leads us in minutes, minutes played, so he’s just a machine out there.”The Warriors will open next season in a new arena along the San Francisco Bay.

Source: National Post June 29, 2019 17:15 UTC