Klay Thompson’s professed dedication to the Warriors and the Bay Area isn’t just words. He said he wants to stay and he has already taking the steps to do so. According to multiple sources, Thompson and his representatives and the Warriors have already engaged in discussions regarding a contract extension.



8:35 p.m. Friday update: The Athletic has confirmed the sides met in October in China and discussed an extension. Both parties agreed to table talks until this coming offseason as Thompson is adamant about not being distracted with contract stuff. But they will see about hammering out and finalizing an extension once all the relevant factors are more clear. That is on the table. If the sides agree this offseason, Thompson will not hit the free-agent market for up to another five years.



The fact that Thompson is willing to consider an extension is major. It would essentially tie his next contract to his old one, which he signed before the spike in the...