With contract extension rumors swirling across the Warriors and Klay Thompson, Dubs proprietor Joe Lacob needs everybody to “relax”.

Earlier this week, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski stated “there was completely no progress” within the ongoing negotiations between the 2 events.

Woj additionally stated, “They’re each nonetheless aside on years and cash, and there’s a really actual chance that Klay Thompson goes into free company subsequent summer time and not using a deal.”

However Lacob has reassured Warriors followers that there’s nothing to stress about, and that the staff need Thompson to remain in Golden State.

“I hope it’s not a distraction,” Lacob stated on 95.7 The Recreation on Wednesday. “I imply, we’re not in command of this.”

“There are two sides to each negotiation. We wish him again. He needs to be again. It’s sort of like Draymond [Green’s contract situation this past summer]. I believe everybody wants to only chill a bit bit. Let it take its course. My guess is it really works out. I can’t management it. I can’t dictate it. You’ll be able to’t dictate it. Followers can’t dictate it. These items must take their course. There are completely different events concerned, however the intentions are actually good.”

33-year-old Klay is getting into the ultimate season of his five-year $190 million contract and has affirmed that no signed extension received’t be distraction for him in the course of the season.

“It’s not going to be a factor,” Thompson instructed The Athletic . “The truth that I’m going into my thirteenth season – that alone – it provides me such peace of thoughts. Granted, I’ve made cash, I’ve been in a position to deal with my household, myself, the folks I like. However after I began enjoying this recreation, I by no means as soon as thought I’m enjoying the sport as a result of I’m going to be wealthy and well-known. By no means did.”

Thompson has expressed a number of instances his need to stay a ‘Warrior for all times’.

Klay’s father and former Laker Mychal Thompson has stated the identical.

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