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Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson admits it would “suck” if superstar small forward Kevin Durant misses the entire 2019 NBA Finals. Thompson believes the Warriors can still defeat the Toronto Raptors without Durant, but knows the challenge is much greater sans KD, who is one of the best scorers in NBA history. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expects All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson to play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. Thompson missed Game 3, the first career playoff game he didn’t play in. The Warriors lost to the Toronto Raptors and now trail the best of seven series 2-1. Steve Kerr […]

The Golden State Warriors will have shooting guard Klay Thompson back for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Thompson missed the first playoff game of his NBA career on Wednesday, when the Warriors decided to sit him out after he suffered a strained hamstring […]

A shorthanded Golden State Warriors team took a 123-109 loss in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, as the Toronto Raptors filled their cup from beyond the arc, ultimately putting the game out of reach, despite Stephen Curry’s 47-point masterpiece. The defending champions are facing plenty of questions, even beyond the health of two of […]

The Golden State Warriors came into Game 3 without superstar Kevin Durant, backup (and situational starter) Kevon Looney, and later Klay Thompson who was active but remained a game-time decision the last few days before being scrapped officially as a precautionary measure. That means All-Star point guard Stephen Curry had to shoulder the bulk of […]

The Golden State Warriors were unable to overcome their injuries in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Despite a great effort from superstar point guard Stephen Curry, the Warriors ended up falling by a final score of 123-109. Following the loss, the Warriors are now looking at a 2-1 series deficit. […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson missed Game 3 of the NBA Finals with a hamstring injury he sustained at the end of Game 2. While there was a possibility that he would play Wednesday, the Dubs eventually decided to hold him out. Now, head coach Steve Kerr says that he is hopeful Thompson will […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson reportedly has pain on certain moves and it’s enough to warrant him injuring his hamstring even more, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Thompson suffered the left hamstring strain in Game 2 of the Finals. For the first time in his career, Thompson is […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has been ruled out for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, according to Jared Greenberg of NBA TV. Thompson was initially listed as questionable, though he noted it would be “hard to see” him not playing in Game 3, noting he feels he could […]

The status of Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson will have a dramatic impact on Game 3 of the NBA Finals, as Thompson is dealing with a hamstring injury and is listed as a game-time decision against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. However, Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless does not think Thompson will even […]

No matter how much Klay Thompson presses, it won’t be the Golden State Warriors star’s call whether or not he plays in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Thompson suffered a hamstring strain early in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s crucial victory over the Toronto Raptors. While trying to emphasize minimal contact from Kyle Lowry […]

Members of the Golden State Warriors reportedly prefer that All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson sits out Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Thompson suffered a left hamstring strain in Game 2. The Warriors are listing Thompson as questionable, but Klay insists that he wants […]

Golden State Warriors veteran center Andrew Bogut calls All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson “a tough motherfu**er.” Bogut says Thompson never complains about anything and always plays through injuries. It’s why Klay is so well-respected by his Warriors teammates. “He’s a tough motherfucker,” Bogut told Ethan Strauss of The Athletic. “Thing with him is, he just […]

How tough is Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson? According to his father, Mychal, Klay once pitched on a broken foot at 12-years-old during Little League baseball without telling anyone. So, if anyone thinks Klay is going to miss Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, you’re probably going to be proved […]

A two-game sample size isn’t nearly enough to glean meaningful conclusions. As the Golden State Warriors face the prospect of playing Game 3 of the NBA Finals without a hobbled Klay Thompson, though, their struggles against the Toronto Raptors when Steph Curry has been the lone Splash Brother on the floor nevertheless warrant examination. It’s […]

Klay Thompson is the lone most pressing question for the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, after missing a large part of the fourth quarter with a painful hamstring strain, one that has left him as questionable for Wednesday night’s home tilt against the Toronto Raptors. While his participation is pivotal […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has navigated four NBA Finals without earning the biggest award at that stage, but even if he’s not chasing the very elusive Finals MVP trophy, his longtime teammates know he’s well deserving of it and will fight to help him get there: “He’s been a great teammate for eight […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooting guard Klay Thompson is questionable to play in Game 3 due to the hamstring strain he suffered in Game 2. While he’s a bit concerned, however, Thompson said that he doesn’t need to be 100 percent healthy to play. Klay doubled down on his desire to play in Game 3 and […]

Golden State Warriors beware: fail to sign Klay Thompson to a max extension and the Atlanta Hawks will be ready to pounce. Thompson is playing in the final season of his four-year, $68.98 million contract with the Warrior. The 29-year-old guard will become a free agent this summer and is expected to draw numerous offers […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson appears determined to play in Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals regardless of his condition. Thompson exited out of Game 2 on Sunday night after hurting his hamstring. While he was still in obvious pain, the sharpshooting guard insisted that he does not see himself missing the next […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson says “it will be hard to see me not playing” in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. Thompson says he’ll be a game time decision, but fully expects to be out there with his teammates. Klay Thompson says “it will be a game time decision, but […]

The Golden State Warriors are still listing All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson as questionable for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Thompson suffered a left hamstring strain in Game 2 up in Toronto and was forced to leave the game. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Tuesday that Klay […]

Andre Iguodala and Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors’ two main defenders tasked with defending Kawhi Leonard, have proven to be the two best defenders against him in the league throughout this season. Iggy and Klay are not only forcing him to take tough shots, but also forcing him to become a passer, effectively getting […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals, but lost Klay Thompson in the process to a hamstring injury. Earlier tonight, Stadium’s Shams Charania reported that Thompson’s MRI results revealed a hamstring strain. His status for Game 3 would be ‘likely’ questionable to play. According to Adrian […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but lost All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson to injury. Thompson what appeared to be a hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter and limped off the floor, unable to return to the game. Klay Thompson limps to the bench in […]

Klay Thompson was forced to watch his Golden State Warriors from the sidelines as they survived a pivotal 109-104 Game 2 on the road, tying the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals as the series swings back home. The sharpshooting guard had a team-leading 25 points before departing early in the fourth quarter with a […]

The Golden State Warriors clawed their way to a Game 2 road win in the NBA Finals, knotting affairs at 1-1 with the Toronto Raptors, but limping their way to escape Scotiabank Arena with a 109-104 victory. While the result plays in their favor, bodies are dropping precipitously after two key players were injured and […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to steal a road win in Game 2 of their NBA Finals series against the Toronto Raptors, winning 109-104 despite being shorthanded along the way. After the game, two of the Warriors vaunted starters’ Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant caught the Raptors vocal ambassador Drake in the tunnel and […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson and big man Kevon Looney will receive MRIs on Monday, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Looney will also get a CT scan. Thompson injured his left hamstring in the fourth quarter of the Warriors’ Game 2 NBA Finals win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. He […]

Klay Thompson went down with a major injury scare in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ huge victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Thankfully, the Warriors were able to hang on to the win and tie the series up at 1-1. Now, the concern has shifted to […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson had to leave in the fourth quarter of Game 2 because of an apparent ankle injury. However, that didn’t stop him from greeting his teammates after their victory. After the Warriors beat the Toronto Raptors 109-104, Thompson congratulated his teammates in the tunnel after the game. With ice on […]

The Golden State Warriors may have dodged a bullet after their Game 2 win, as head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Klay Thompson’s injury isn’t serious and that he might be able to play in Game 3 on Wednesday. “Klay said he’ll be fine. But Klay could be half dead and he’d say he’s fine. […]

Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors have suffered through adversity throughout the entire postseason. Whether it be the injury to DeMarcus Cousins, the injury to Kevin Durant, or the Game 1 loss against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals, the Warriors have found ways to stay confident and positive. Unfortunately, the injury bug […]

Young players in the NBA frequently reach out to veterans for advice on how to improve their game. It’s weird to think of superstars asking for help, but before they reached stardom, Golden State Warriors guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were just like any young player. Former Warrior Leandro Barbosa recounted how Curry and […]

With the Golden State Warriors on the brink of their fourth NBA title in five years, there is no doubt that they have been the most dominant team in the past half decade. While they still have to hold off a very serious contender in the Toronto Raptors in the Finals, the Dubs are still […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green says he could tell shooting guard Klay Thompson was pissed after the Warriors’ Game 1 loss to the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals. Green knew by the way Thompson was walking off the floor that the sharpshooter was heated about losing Game 1. The Warriors didn’t look […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson isn’t rattled that his team is down by one game in the best-of-seven NBA Finals series against the Toronto Raptors. In an interview with the Associated Press’ Brian Mahoney, Thompson said the Warriors will need to make the necessary adjustments in Game 2, especially on transition defense. He added […]

Stephen Curry is the only point guard Klay Thompson knows of, and the Golden State Warriors want to make sure it’s always like that. Together, Thompson and Curry have established themselves as the best shooting backcourt in NBA history. Thompson says Curry is “such a selfless, amazing competitor and teammate.” The Warriors All-Star shooting guard […]

For four straight seasons, the Golden State Warriors met the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. The cast of characters around LeBron James shifted to varying degrees from season to season based on injuries, free agency, and trades, but the Cavaliers nevertheless maintained their same overall sense of identity, especially on offense. Facing the Toronto […]