Klay Thompson to end sparkling Warriors career and join Mavericks on $50m contract

• 34-year-old former formidable duo with Steph Curry
• Five-time All-Star wanted to join a title contender

Klay Thompson will end a career with the Golden State Warriors that brought him a shower of NBA titles and All-Star appearances to join the Dallas Mavericks, according to reports.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday that Thompson will sign a three-year, $50m contract with the Mavericks, who reached last month's NBA finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics. Thompson, who played for the Warriors for 13 seasons after they drafted him No 11 overall in 2011, reportedly turned down more lucrative offers from other teams as he wanted to join a title contender. The Associated Press reported that the deal will be executed as a sign-and-trade involving the Warriors, Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets. Mavericks guard Josh Green is understood to be moving to Charlotte as part of the deal.