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Contract negotiations' impact on Klay Thompson's on-court demeanor is evident through visible signs of frustration, isolated bench moments, and a scoring slump.

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Klay Thompson's contract negotiations with the Golden State Warriors are weighing on him, as reported by Kendra Andrews of ESPN.

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This frustration is becoming evident in his on-court demeanor, with noticeable signs during games.

During timeouts, Thompson is occasionally seen sitting alone at the end of the bench or expressing frustration by slapping his head after a disappointing shot, according to the same report.

In a recent game against the San Antonio Spurs, his frustration reached a point where he threw his towel in dismay after picking up his second personal foul and promptly headed to the locker room before the half concluded.

Despite a slow start to the season, Thompson has managed to score at least 20 points in two of his past three games.

However, his struggle to consistently reach this mark is clear, with a streak of scoring fewer than 20 points in 13 consecutive games -- the longest such stretch since his rookie year.

Thompson, 33, will become a free agent at the end of the season.

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