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Tuesday marked the first time Klay Thompson returned back to the Bay Area to play against the Golden State Warriors, his old team, since leaving for the Dallas Mavericks during the offseason. To celebrate the occasion, the Warriors passed out captain hats to fans before the game. Thompson, who would boat to home games, notably […]

Tuesday was an emotional match between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks, more specifically for Draymond Green and Klay Thompson. The latter was honored throughout the day and before the game by teammates, coaches, fans, and the organization. While Green watched the video beforehand to avoid being overcome with emotion, there was one […]

Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State was spoiled by his former Splash Brother, Stephen Curry, but before then, the Dallas Mavericks’ sharpshooter was having fun. Thompson finished the game with 22 points and shot 6-of-12 from three,  and after one of his shots, he did a shimmy down the sideline, reminiscent of Curry. After the […]

The Golden State Warriors knocked off the Dallas Mavericks in the group stage of the 2024 NBA Cup, which also marked the first time Stephen Curry faced Klay Thompson since his departure for Dallas in the offseason. Moreover, Curry’s bonkers fourth quarter saw him score the Warriors’ last 12 points to seal the 120-117 victory. […]

The Golden State Warriors (9-2) celebrated the return of Klay Thompson on Tuesday, and then beat him and the Dallas Mavericks (5-6) in rip-roaring fashion. Stephen Curry led his team back in the fourth quarter, but the 120-117 win would also not have been possible without Draymond Green. It was a unique night for both […]

Even the most cordial divorces contain an iota of hard feelings. Though, Golden State Warriors fans did not appear to direct any ill-will at Klay Thompson, who returned to the Chase Center on Tuesday night in a Dallas Mavericks uniform. On the contrary, Dub Nation showered the franchise great with an outpouring of love and […]

It was the perfect night for fans of the Golden State Warriors. Not only did they give franchise legend Klay Thompson an incredibly warm reception upon his return to Chase Center for the first time as a member of the Dallas Mavericks, they also saw their team come out on top in a thrilling contest, […]

In what was an incredible game befitting of the 2024 NBA Cup’s group of death, it was the Golden State Warriors that came out on top against the Dallas Mavericks, 120-117, as Klay Thompson faced his former team for the first time since joining the Mavs this past offseason. Stephen Curry proved that he truly […]

In a moment that still feels very surreal, Klay Thompson will be stepping foot on an NBA court for the first time as a member of the Golden State Warriors’ opposition. And on Tuesday night, the basketball gods wasted no time in giving fans something jarring to look at with Stephen Curry being tasked to […]

No amount of diplomatic responses can change the fact that Klay Thompson’s first game against the Golden State Warriors means a great deal for all involved. The new member of the Dallas Mavericks won four championships with the franchise and comprised what many consider to be the greatest backcourt of all-time. It is surreal for […]

The Golden State Warriors are taking on the Dallas Mavericks in what will be an emotional and eventful night. Tuesday night’s matchup is Klay Thompson’s first time back at Chase Center since the Warriors traded him to the Mavericks during the summer of 2024. His longtime running mate Stephen Curry sent him a brief message […]

In what will be an undoubtedly jarring sight for fans, Klay Thompson will be heading into Chase Center for the first time as a member of the Golden State Warriors’ opposition, as he decided to join the Dallas Mavericks this past offseason following an incredibly fruitful 13-year stint in the Bay Area. Thompson has given […]

The Golden State Warriors are playing one of their most significant 2024-25 regular season games against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The matchup will mark the first time Klay Thompson returns to Chase Center since the Dubs traded him during the 2024 offseason. Longtime teammate Stephen Curry looks forward to the reunion, but an […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night in a road clash. The primary storyline will be Klay Thompson’s return to San Francisco, but Dallas’ injury updates will also be worth closely monitoring. Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II and PJ Washington are among the Mavericks dealing with injury concerns leading into […]

Life without Klay Thompson has started well for the Golden State Warriors, as they’re 8-2 heading into their NBA Cup matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The contest will mark Thompson’s first game in Golden State since departing to the Mavericks in free agency this past offseason, and Draymond Green is excited. Green […]

There’s been a lot made about Dallas Maverick sharpshooter Klay Thompson’s return to play against the Golden State Warriors. Some of it is good, like the Warriors’ “Salute to Captain Klay” giveaway to celebrate his return. Some of it is bad, like Thompson’s response to not really keeping in touch with his former teammates. Regardless, upon Thompson’s […]

Asked Tuesday about his Dallas Mavericks teammate, Klay Thompson, playing his first career game against the Golden State Warriors, Kyrie Irving was loud and clear with his support. Irving has changed teams several times throughout his career and made waves for how he’s chosen to deal with the emotions of returning somewhere he used to […]

The Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry honored Klay Thompson ahead of his return to Golden State, this time with a different team, the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson signed with the Mavericks in the offseason on a three-year, $50 million contract. The former Golden State guard emphasized that he wanted to help Dallas win another title, […]

It still feels unusual to a lot of fans to see Klay Thompson wearing a Dallas Mavericks uniform. After all, Thompson spent over a decade with the Golden State Warriors. Despite what appeared to be a bumpy end to his time with the Warriors, Thompson said that he still appreciates the time he spent with […]

The Dallas Mavericks are approaching a highly anticipated regular season matchup with the Golden State Warriors. On Nov. 12, Klay Thompson will make his Warriors homecoming for the first time in a Mavs uniform. Kyrie Irving gave a thought reflection on Thompson’s return ahead of the game. Irving shared his thoughts in a Mavericks media […]

Klay Thompson will be returning to play his former team this week, and he’ll see some familiar faces opposite of him. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Thompson were all teammates on the Warriors and won four championships together. They have 98 playoff wins together and rank third in NBA history among three-player groups, according to […]

One of the most jarring sights of this NBA season so far has been seeing Klay Thompson in a different jersey other than his patented Golden State Warriors No. 11. Instead, Thompson is rocking the No. 31 in Dallas with the Mavericks as he chases another championship. Ideally, the Warriors would have kept their core […]

With the Golden State Warriors set to host the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 12, Klay Thompson will return to San Francisco for the first time as a visitor. Despite his new alliance, Steve Kerr still had heaps of respect for his former player, whom he believes was robbed of his prime years. Kerr reflected on […]

The Golden State Warriors host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, marking the return of former teammate Klay Thompson. With the conversations focused on his return to the Chase Center, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recalled some of his fondest memories of coaching the 34-year-old sharpshooter, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. “[Game 6 of […]

Tuesday will mark Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State, as his Mavericks take on the Warriors. After a down season the year prior, Thompson signed with the Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract. On the Hoop Collective, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon explained how Thompson is drawing inspiration from a Hall-of-Famer, Scottie Pippen. “He brought it […]

Klay Thompson will be returning to San Francisco this week as the Dallas Mavericks are set to face the Golden State Warriors. It could be an emotional game for Thompson, as he comes back to play the team he spent most of his career with and won multiple championships. Unfortunately, he made the tough decision […]

It has been months since the controversial split of Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors. But the intense emotions are still there for the Dubs, including for superstar point guard Stephen Curry. Now with the Dallas Mavericks, Thompson is about to play in his first game at his former stomping grounds since a sign-and-trade […]

On Tuesday night, an emotional trip back to Chase Center awaits Klay Thompson, as he will be entering his former home for the first time as a member of the opposition when the Dallas Mavericks take on the Golden State Warriors to open up the group stage of the NBA Cup. This will be a […]

Who knew that the Golden State Warriors would sit on top of the Western Conference after losing Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks? The Warriors improved to 8-2 after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, 127-116, a relatively comfortable win after Chet Holmgren left the game with a hip injury. After the victory, Warriors […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors made a statement by beating the champion Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday. However, later this week, they will focus on beating former teammate Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors improved to 7-1 and are in a three-way tie with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns […]

To welcome back, even if not everyone misses him, in his first game back against the Golden State Warriors, the team is honoring Dallas Mavericks small forward Klay Thompson by giving away a captain’s hat to all 18,064 fans at the Chase Center on Tuesday, November 12, per NBA insider Marc Stein. The Warriors are […]

After reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in 13 years, the Dallas Mavericks made a big addition to their roster this offseason when they acquired longtime Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson. Unsurprisingly, Dirk Nowitzki, the man who led the Mavs to their only title in franchise history, was a fan of the […]

DALLAS — The Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks are set to go head-to-head on Monday night. Dallas is 4-2 so far in the 2024-25 season, as they have played well for the most part. Still, the Mavs have endured some ups and downs with a number of new players on the roster this season. Before […]

After just six games in the 2024-2025 season, Klay Thompson is already loving his new life with the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran guard shared his excitement to be teammates with Luka Doncic on social media in a post that was taken cryptically by fans. Thompson posted a Facebook photo of him and Doncic embracing each […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson recently became the sixth player in NBA history to record 2,500 career three-pointers. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was asked about Thompson’s feat before Sunday night’s game against the Orlando Magic. Jason Kidd reacts to Klay Thompson reaching 2,500 career three-pointers. “That’s a lot, congrats to him. We’re gonna need […]

The departure of Klay Thompson was by far the Golden State Warriors’ biggest story of a truly transformational offseason. His potential defection in free agency loomed over the Dubs throughout 2023-24, tempting the end of an era as rookie Brandin Podziemski established himself as a franchise fixture and despite Stephen Curry and Draymond Green already […]

No matter what happens between now and the end of his career, Klay Thompson will always be remembered as one of the greatest three-point shooters of all time. Next to Stephen Curry with the Golden State Warriors, Thompson achieved numerous accolades and records with his perimeter shot. Now, he is doing the same with the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Houston Rockets by a final score of 108-102 on Thursday night. The game did not go according to plan for Dallas, as the Mavs fell to 3-2 with the loss. Before the game, though, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd revealed an important roster update. Kidd said […]

Despite an injury to Stephen Curry sustained earlier in the week, the Golden State Warriors were able to push their record to 4-1 with back to back wins over the New Orleans Pelicans, thanks in large part to the defensive greatness of Draymond Green. While the Pelicans were also shorthanded in the second of the […]