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The Golden State Warriors are expected to do everything that they could to re-sign All-Stars Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, despite the fact that they might miss most or even all of next season because of their injuries. There have been several discussions about whether or not the Dubs should offer both players max contracts. […]

Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green took some criticisms when Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson went down with a knee injury in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Late in the third quarter of Game 6, Thompson was on the verge of finishing a fastbreak play, but Green had other plans in mind. Green […]

After dropping Game 6 of the NBA Finals Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors’ quest to three-peat and win the championship for the fourth time in five seasons has been terminated. However, it’s not their biggest loss: Kevin Durant fractured his Achilles In Game 5 while Klay Thompson tore his ACL in Game 6 With […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins had nothing but praises for teammate Klay Thompson. Following their loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Cousins said that he loves Thompson to “death” for showing a huge heart. The sweet-shooting guard went down with a knee injury in the third quarter of […]

Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson did everything he could to help his team stave off elimination from the NBA Finals in Game 6. However, things didn’t go well for the All-Star guard as he suffered an ACL injury in the third quarter of the contest. However, as he was on his way to the locker […]

Frustrations got the best out of Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry on Thursday. Not only did they lose in the NBA Finals, but he also found out that two of his teammates will be out for almost the entire 2019-20 season. The two-time MVP was so upset that he reportedly punched a wall after Game […]

The Golden State Warriors’ dynasty may have come to an end after losing Game 6 of the NBA Finals to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, but Klay Thompson still provided us all with a moment that we will never forget. During the third quarter, Thompson took a foul from Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green […]

Mychal Thompson, the father of Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, says his son will undergo surgery to repair his torn ACL “as soon as possible,” according to Connor Letourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle. Thompson suffered the injury during the third quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night after landing […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson was on his way to a masterful performance in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night and seemed primed to lead the Warriors to a win, which would have forced a Game 7 in Toronto. However, in the third quarter, Thompson landed awkwardly after a foul from […]

A hurt Klay Thompson was aching to go back to action, making a heroic return from the bowels of Oracle Arena to shoot the two free throws that would allow him to come back to the game if he was deemed a go. He wasn’t. Yet all the Golden State Warriors swingman worried about was […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is set to be a free agent this summer, but the general consensus has always been that he will re-sign with the Warriors. Well, his father, former NBA player Mychal Thompson, didn’t mince any words when he was asked about Klay’s free agency, saying that there is “no question” […]

For the first time in what seems like ages, the Golden State Warriors are entering an offseason in which they face genuine concerns. Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson are both free agents, and even if they both re-sign, they are both dealing with major injuries. Durant will likely miss all of next season with a […]

The Golden State Warriors added another name to their injury report in Thursday night’s loss to the Raptors, as Klay Thompson went down with an ACL injury in the third quarter. The Warriors held a three point lead, 83-80, and the game had been tight for most of the night. A Stephen Curry steal sent […]

Throwing back the clock less than 48 hours ago, Klay Thompson had vouched for an injured Kevin Durant, calling him more than just a Splash Brother after the injured forward ruptured his Achilles tendon when hoping to return from a month-long calf injury. Thompson also posted an inspirational Instagram message prior to Game 6, vowing […]

Stephen Curry won’t discredit the Golden State Warriors’ effort even if they were short-handed against a Toronto Raptors team that beat them to the championship without two of their best players available to help them in the final quarter of Game 6. Kevin Durant returned after a 32-day layoff and suffered a season-ending Achilles tear, […]

The Golden State Warriors will throw the whole bag to their star players Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, despite the two having sustained major injuries that could put their 2019-20 season in question. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst told First Take that Warriors ownership will indeed give these two stars a five-year deal in the offseason. “It […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson went down clutching his left knee late in the third quarter of their intense battle in Game 6. Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard admitted in the post-game press conference that he was legitimately concerned about Thompson when he injured his knee. He added that while they were worried about […]

The Golden State Warriors handled plenty of injury blows in their quest for a three-peat, but this week has been nothing but a nightmare for owner Joe Lacob, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. In the past week, the Warriors saw 12 minutes of Kevin Durant before he ruptured his Achilles, ending […]

The Golden State Warriors embarked in their 2019 postseason campaign aiming for the elusive three-peat, but wound up hobbling to the finish line, losing their shot at a pivotal Game 7, a third straight title, and now with a pile of bodies left to mend. Game 6 of the NBA Finals — the last ever […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson was a casualty of Game 6 after he left the contest earlier than expected no thanks to a torn ACL. But before he went out in crutches, Thompson actually intended to keep on playing. "Just a two minute rest, I'll be ready". That's what Klay told Kerr. With a […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee. Thompson’s agent, Greg Lawrence, confirmed the development to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Klay suffered the injury with about two minutes remaining in the third quarter of Game 6 against the Toronto Raptors. Golden State’s Klay Thompson has suffered a torn […]

NBA players reacted to the injury to Klay Thompson in Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors. Klay Thompson landed awkwardly on his knee after a fast-break opportunity. After grimacing in pain on the floor, he headed to the locker room and then returned to shoot the […]

Klay Thompson was playing like everyone knew he could in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Having established himself as one of basketball’s preeminent big-game players during the Golden State Warriors’ half-decade of dominance, no one was going to be surprised if he put together another epic outing with his team’s back against the proverbial […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has praised Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson for returning after his apparent leg injury in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. McCollum took to ‘Twitter to sing praises to Thompson. Damn Klay a real 🐕. I know that shi hurting. He need to get that checked after […]

It’s almost hard to remember that Drake was one of the biggest stories during the early portion of the NBA Finals. He went chest to chest with Steph Curry in Game 1, and after the final buzzer signaled a Toronto Raptors victory, the music mogul exchanged words with Draymond Green on the Scotiabank Arena floor. […]

There’s an argument to be made that Klay Thompson has been the Golden State Warriors’ best player in the NBA Finals. He comes into Game 6 averaging 25.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists while shooting 52.1 percent overall and 57.1 percent from beyond the arc – on nearly nine tries per game. Considering his […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has been ruled out of Game 6 of the NBA Finals after taking a fall late in the third quarter. Klay Thompson will NOT return tonight — Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) June 14, 2019 In a fastbreak opportunity, Thompson tried to slam the ball but was met by a foul […]

Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard had a rare burst of emotion after fouling Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors. See the rare sight below posted by Chris Montano of Def Pen Hoops. Good or bad call, we rarely see Kawhi Leonard show emotion. Perhaps he didn’t agree with the call at all; that’s […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson took a fall in the third quarter of Game 6 and writhed in pain as he grabs his left knee. Thompson drove to the rim in transition and tried to dunk the ball. However, he took a hit from Toronto Raptors swingman Danny Green and instantly fell in serious […]

Thursday night, Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson moved up on the list of all-time NBA playoff leaders in made 3-pointers. Klay Thompson knocked down two 3-pointers for the Warriors in the first quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. His 3-pointer at the 6:06 mark helped him overtake LeBron […]

Ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Klay Thompson reminded fans on the important role that Kevin Durant has played in their quest for a third straight title. On his latest Instagram post, Thompson wrote a heartfelt message for the two-time Finals MVP. He also called for the fans […]

The Golden State Warriors would wind up paying a king’s ransom to keep this All-Star-studded core together, as retaining Kevin Durant with a max deal along with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green could cost them a whopping $1.6 billion over the next four seasons, according to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks. The Warriors will […]

After waiting anxiously for news regarding Kevin Durant’s health, the Golden State Warriors superstar confirmed on his Instagram that he officially underwent surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. Durant’s status has been one of the main storylines of the 2019 NBA Finals. Initially, it was clear that Durant would miss at least the first […]

Some may not consider Kevin Durant to be a “true” member of the Golden State Warriors, as he signed with the club as a free agent midway through their dynasty during the summer of 2016. However, don’t tell that to Klay Thompson and the rest of his Dubs teammates. Thompson says that Durant is absolutely […]

Klay Thompson isn’t surprised that league followers across the globe questioned Kevin Durant’s heart before the Golden State Warriors superstar suffered a devastating injury during his return to action in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Why? As Thompson tells it, the “nature” of sports inherently lends itself to those on the outside questioning the […]

Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors will mark the final game ever played at Oracle Arena, as the Dubs will be moving to San Francisco next season. Known for being one of the most raucous buildings in the NBA, Warriors guard Klay Thompson expects Oracle to rock […]

It’s no surprise Klay Thompson’s historic play in the NBA Finals is being overlooked. His place in the Golden State Warriors’ individual hierarchy, both from the very beginning of their ongoing dynasty and certainly once Kevin Durant came aboard three years ago, has never been more than secondary, and oftentimes lesser. He doesn’t break defenses […]

Despite the mutual interest between Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors, some have offered the organization may not be willing to offer the full value of his would-be five-year max contract this offseason. Yet a league executive believes the Warriors will do whatever it takes to have the 6-foot-7 sniper suit up in blue […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to snatch yet another road victory from the Toronto Raptors, escaping Scotiabank Arena with a 106-105 win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Yet never has such a significant victory felt like such a great loss, as the defending champions lost two key contributors in Kevin Durant and Kevon […]