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During a Thursday appearance on The Hoop Collective, MacMahon revealed that “we’ve heard it’s a two-year offer” (30:25 mark). He added that the duration of the deal could mean more to Thompson than the price, explaining that “it’s as much about years as dollars in some of these cases.”
Monte Poole of NBC Sports previously reported Monday that the veteran is searching for a contract that lasts “at least three years.”
The 13-year veteran took a step back on both ends of the court during his 2023-24 campaign, as his scoring average of 17.9 points per game represented the lowest mark since his 2012-13 season. He also averaged 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 43.2 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from behind the arc.
While he can still return to the organization once he’s allowed to negotiate with other teams in free agency, an opposing front office may offer him a three-year contract that he’s reportedly searching for. According to Slater and Shams Charania of The Athletic, there is “mutual interest” between Thompson and the Orlando Magic.
