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Stats
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	16.95	15.51
ADP	21.40	32.06
OFF	26	24
B2B	14	13
PROJ	3,105.50	3,045.30
PTS	26.5	23.5
FG	9.5	8
FG3	3.7	2.7
FT	3.9	4.9
RB	4.6	8
AST	5.5	2.1
BLK	.7	.6
STL	1.3	.8
TO	2.5	1.7

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Stats
Season Statistics
PROJ	2,543.0	2,234.5
PTS	25.6	23.2
FG	9.7	7.8
FG3	3.0	3.2
FT	3.3	4.5
RB	5.0	8.2
AST	5.2	2.0
BLK	.5	.5
STL	1.3	.9
TO	1.8	1.4

Recent News
	Video of Klay Thompson praising Kyrie Irving while making Warriors career regrets resurfaces after Mavs move Published July 2nd, 2024 via Sportskeeda Kyrie Irving Recruited Klay Thompson to Mavericks, Reportedly Countering LeBron James Published July 2nd, 2024 via GIVEMESPORT Kyrie Irving Met With Klay Thompson to 'Counter' Efforts From LeBron, per Report Published July 2nd, 2024 via Sports Illustrated How Kyrie Irving Convinced Klay Thompson to Ditch LeBron James and Lakers for Mavericks; Find Out Published July 2nd, 2024 via PINKVILLA Kyrie Irving Recruited Klay Thompson To The Mavericks Amid LeBron James And Lakers Interest Published July 2nd, 2024 via Fadeaway World Kyrie Irving Countered Lakers Star LeBron James in Battle for $50 Million Star Published July 2nd, 2024 via Heavy.com Kyrie Irving was part of Mavs recruitment of Klay Thompson Published July 1st, 2024 via Hoops Hype Recruiting wars: Kyrie Irving convinced Klay Thompson not to join LeBron James, Lakers Published July 1st, 2024 via FanSided	The Sixers' lack of young talent and NBA's trade market makes Lauri Markkanen an unlikely possibility \| David Murphy Published July 3rd, 2024 via The Philadelphia Inquirer Warriors Sign Reliable and Versatile Veteran Forward Ahead of Lauri Markkanen Bid Published July 3rd, 2024 via Sports World News Thunder trade proposal lands Jazz star Lauri Markkanen Published July 2nd, 2024 via ClutchPoints Western Conference team reportedly being 'aggressor' in Lauri Markkanen trade talks Published July 2nd, 2024 via Sportsnaut Jazz News: Danny Ainge's Demands For Lauri Markkanen Trade Suggest Warriors, Kings & Timberwolves Stand No ... Published July 2nd, 2024 via EssentiallySports NBA Trade Rumor: More teams involved in the Lauri Markkanen trade talks Published July 2nd, 2024 via SLC Dunk Jazz open to Lauri Markkanen trade package similar to Mikal Bridges? Published July 2nd, 2024 via Hoops Hype Spurs trade proposal to Jazz teams up Lauri Markkanen, Victor Wembanyama Published July 2nd, 2024 via ClutchPoints

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