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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is already preparing for a hefty change in his roster, one that kept only a handful of players returning from a grueling 2018-19 season. Among them is the absence of Klay Thompson, who is expected to miss several months recovering from a torn ACL, which he suffered in […]

As part of a recent interview with Chris Montano of House of Highlights, Warriors marksman Klay Thompson revealed the moment he knew the ACL injury he suffered in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals was severe. Thompson and the Warriors were trailing the Toronto Raptors in the Finals by a margin of three games […]

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Luke Kennard says Golden State Warriors All-Star Klay Thompson is even better in person than on TV. When he was at Duke, Kennard used to watch a lot of games of Thompson. When the lefty played the Warriors for the first time in the NBA, he realized Thompson is one of […]

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in a rather unfamiliar position: the role of the underdog. After a dominant five-year stretch in which the Warriors made five NBA Finals appearances and won three championships, Golden State is entering the 2019-20 campaign as a virtual afterthought. Gone is Kevin Durant, who departed via free agency. Bench […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson is back in China, which means it’s time for #ChinaKlay to make rounds in social media again. Thompson made another visit to East Asia in conjunction with his Chinese sports brand Anta, who sponsors the NBA athlete. After Thompson made the rounds on social media this time two years […]

Golden State Warriors’ newest consultant Zaza Pachulia is optimistic about the ongoing recovery of All-Star guard Klay Thompson. In an interview with NBC Sports’ Logan Murdoch, Pachulia said that Thompson is in good spirits and that he’s not rushing anything at the moment. “I know he’s in good spirits. He’s enjoying his time. I’m sure […]

Klay Thompson is still recovering from the ACL injury he sustained in the NBA finals. However, we cannot expect a banged-up knee to stop the Golden State Warriors sharpshooter from doing Klay things. He is currently enjoying life and the sunshine with his loved one as he was spotted in a Chicago Bears game recently. […]

Kevin Huerter of the Atlanta Hawks admits that he’s modeling his game after the likes of Bradley Beal, Gordon Hayward, and Klay Thompson. Huerter, the 19th overall pick by the Hawks in the 2018 NBA Draft, shared that he’s been compared with sharpshooters like Kyle Korver and JJ Redick. While he’s flattered by it, he’s […]

Despite going down with a major ACL tear in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors never second-guessed on re-signing their free-agency bound All-Star guard Klay Thompson. Via NBC Sports, team owner Joe Lacob spoke about the matter with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole on “The Warriors Insider Podcast.” For him, […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob believes Klay Thompson is “the greatest two-guard on the planet.” Thomson has established himself as an elite two-way player in the NBA. Despite tearing his left ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, the Warriors re-signed the sharpshooter to a five-year max contract […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob was never going to let shooting guard Klay Thompson walk in free agency despite the ACL tear Thompson suffered in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. The Warriors re-signed Thompson to a five-year max contract this summer worth $190 million. Thompson is expected to […]

With the superhuman abilities basketball players regularly showcase, we forget that they also live just like us off the hardwood. Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson reminds everyone that even the best shooters in the world mess up with their messages every once in a while. Kevon Looney — who just signed a new three-year, […]

Zaza Pachulia, who is now part of the Golden State Warriors’ front office, shared that he’s been talking a lot to Klay Thompson since the guard’s ACL injury. Pachulia admitted that Thompson was one of the first people to know about his new job as the team’s consultant. “Ha! You know, giving a hard time […]

A torn ACL may temporarily stop Klay Thompson from being one of the best two-way players the NBA has seen. But that doesn’t take away the Golden State Warriors star’s silky-smooth jump shot. The All-Star shooting guard is still in the rehabilitation phase of the ACL injury he sustained in Game 6 of the NBA […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooting guard Klay Thompson recently posted several vacation photos with girlfriend Laura Harrier. They spread like wildfire all over the internet, with fans sharing heartfelt messages to the couple. But for those close to Thompson, such as Zaza Pachulia and Draymond Green, this was a good time to slip in some jokes. […]

Klay Thompson’s dad, Mychal Thompson, predicts that the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will meet in the 2020 Western Conference Finals. The Lakers acquired superstar big man Anthony Davis this summer, giving LeBron James the second star he needs to contend for a championship. Los Angeles also signed Danny Green, Jared Dudley, Quinn […]

A video of a young Klay Thompson meeting Chicago Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen back in 1998 has resurfaced and is now viral on social media. In the said video, the Golden State Warriors star and his brothers were eager to get autographs from Jordan and Pippen after their father, Mychal, have taken […]

Despite tearing his ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is still having one hell of a summer. Even though he’ll be out for a significant chunk of the 2019-20 season, the two-way two-guard still got his bag — all $190-million of them for five years — […]

Klay Thompson’s father, Mychal Thompson, has a bright outlook on his son’s potential to return during the 2019-20 season. The Golden State Warriors shooting guard suffered a torn ACL in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, but did not undergo surgery until July 2, which would likely push his timeline to return until December or […]

While losing Kevin Durant was a huge blow for the Golden State Warriors, general manager and president of basketball operations Bob Myers remains optimistic that the original ‘Big 3’ of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will keep the team competing for championships. In his interview with The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami, Myers said that […]

Very few, if any, would argue against the notion that Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson is currently one of the best shooting guards in the game today, if not of all time. He’s the type of guy that can catch fire at any given moment, and when he does, there’s just no stopping Klay. […]

Very few can argue that the Golden State Warriors dynasty has yet to come to an end. Perhaps even the most faithful of Dubs supporters would admit that at best, their team’s perpetual dominance in the league has been put on hold following what has turned out to be a miserable past few months for […]

Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell is already salivating at the chance of pairing up with one of the best shooters in league history in Stephen Curry, likely to slide into Klay Thompson’s spot as he recovers from an ACL injury for the first part of the 2019-20 season. The lefty is going into his […]

Despite the fact that the last season could not have ended in a more terrible fashion for the Golden State Warriors, there is definitely still a lot to look forward to in the coming year. For one, head coach Steve Kerr is already envisioning his new lineup of death, which will include the trio of […]

Amid all the early dismissals of the Golden State Warriors’ chances in the upcoming NBA season, Klay Thompson still expects his team to be in playoff contention in the stacked Western Conference. Per Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times, Thompson is aware that teams such as the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers have […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson believes that former teammate DeMarcus Cousins will have a great season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Cousins decided to join the Lakers in free agency this summer, signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal. Thompson told Arash Markazi of The Los Angeles Times that he’s going to miss Boogie and […]

The Golden State Warriors almost lost two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant for nothing in free agency, but they were able to convince him to work do a sign-and-trade with his preferred destination, the Brooklyn Nets. This allowed the Dubs to acquire All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell, and for Klay Thompson, it was a huge move for […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is still recovering from the ACL injury he suffered in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. According to reports, he’s not expected to return until late February or March next year. That seems to be his plan as well. In an interview with Arash Markazi of the L.A. Times, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says he’s “excited” to have Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green locked up for the long-haul. The Warriors signed Thompson to a five-year max contract earlier this summer and agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with Green a couple of days ago. Curry is under contract […]

Ryan Hollins’ regular appearance from ESPN’s shows has frustrated a lot of NBA fans. People believe that the former NBA player doesn’t know most of what he’s talking about. He’s made a lot of controversial claims that often surprises even his colleagues, and he’s back at it with another one. In a recent episode of […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson recognizes talent when he sees one, and that’s something that he truly believes Kyle Kuzma has. The incoming third-year forward for the Los Angeles Lakers has surprised a lot of people in his first two seasons in the league, and Thompson believes that Kuz will even be better after […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson is a big fan of Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma. Thompson believes Kuzma’s game is “perfect” for today’s NBA since the Lakers swingman can score from the perimeter, get to the rim, and finish at the basket. “He’s perfect for today’s game with his ability […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson says he’s “not worried” about Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon. Durant, who left the Warriors this summer and signed a four-year deal with the Nets in free agency, will likely miss the entire 2019-20 season. Thompson, who […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson did not give a timetable for his return from surgery that repaired a torn ACL he sustained during the 2019 NBA Finals. Thompson spoke for the first time since hurting his left knee in the third quarter of Game 6 of their showdown with the Toronto Raptors. The 29-year-old […]

Klay Thompson has admitted that it was humbling to receive a max contract from the Golden State Warriors despite his injury. Per ESPN, Thompson reflected briefly on the Warriors’ five-year run which resulted in three NBA titles. He pointed out that their success did not come without ‘bumps in the road’ such as his ACL […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson broke his silence more than a month after sustaining a torn ACL against the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Thompson told Cari Champion of ESPN that having an ACL injury is “obviously the most tragic part of sports.” The said injury has changed the […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson says he’s “going to come back better and even more athletic” from his ACL tear. Thompson tore his left ACL in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors star is expected to be out until at least January or February. Thompson is expected to follow a […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson believes point guard D’Angelo Russell is just scratching the surface on his potential in the NBA. Thompson, who is going to miss a big chunk of next season recovering from an ACL tear, says Russell is going to blossom into a superstar in this league: "Adding D’Angelo Russell, […]

Now that Kevin Durant is a member of the Brooklyn Nets and Klay Thompson will miss a chunk of the 2019-20 season, many NBA pundits and fans have come to the conclusion that the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty is officially over. However, Thompson is adamant that the Warriors are still fully capable of winning a […]