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It didn’t take long for Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson to find his rhythm back in his first game since missing the last couple of games due to a knee issue. The five-time All-Star exploded for 39 points in their 122-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday. According to Mark Medina of The […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson had a terrific first half against the Denver Nuggets, and he made it known how ecstatic he is heading to the break. At the end of the second quarter, Thompson was asked about his incredible start to the game that saw him bag 27 points. The 29-year-old sharpshooter had […]

The Golden State Warriors have endured its fair share of struggles as of late. However, it appears shooting guard Klay Thompson is not worried about any carryover into the playoffs. The Warriors starting five has looked uncharacteristically vulnerable recently. According to KNBR, Thompson is confident they will get it figured in the postseason: “I have […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson told local reporters Friday he’s “excited” about playing with center Andrew Bogut again. The Warriors signed Bogut this week. The former No. 1 overall pick played four seasons with the Dubs and was part of the 2015 team that won the championship over the Cleveland Cavaliers: “I’m excited,” Thompson […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson says he will play on Friday when the Dubs host the Denver Nuggets in a battle between the two best teams in the Western Conference. Thompson missed the last two games because of soreness in his right knee. The Warriors went 1-1 without their All-Star guard. Golden State […]

The Washington Wizards are still, barely, clinging on to a chance to make the Eastern Conference Playoffs. According to FiveThirtyEight, the Wizards currently sit with a 12 percent chance to eke into the East, despite being a whopping 12 games under .500 as of this writing with a 35-47 record. However, the team does boast […]

The Golden State Warriors host the Denver Nuggets on Friday and All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson will likely return to the lineup for the Dubs. Thompson has missed the last two games because of soreness in his right knee. An MRI showed no structural damage. Klay Thompson will likely return tomorrow vs Nuggets. Practiced today. […]

The Golden State Warriors could still be without a pair of key longtime contributors on Friday night in a game with major playoff implications. The good news? The two-time defending champions will be getting their best defensive big man back just in time to match up with Nikola Jokic. Both Klay Thompson and Shaun Livingston […]

The Golden State Warriors were flat out dominated by the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. It seems head coach Steve Kerr feels not even shooting guard Klay Thompson could have helped them. Thompson missed the star-studded matchup due to knee soreness. According to Mark Medina of the Bay Area News Group, Steve Kerr doubts things would […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told local reporters on Tuesday he is hopeful All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson will be available on Friday when the Dubs take on the Denver Nuggets at Oracle Arena. Thompson is dealing with right knee soreness. He missed the Warriors’ previous game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philly […]

The Golden State Warriors will be without starting shooting guard Klay Thompson and backup big man Kevon Looney for a second straight game, as they’re listed as out against the Boston Celtics, according to Connor LeTourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. The Warriors will get Andre Iguodala back for Tuesday’s game, though, giving them at […]

The Golden State Warriors host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday and the team is listing shooting guard Klay Thompson and small forward Andre Iguodala as questionable to play. Thompson is dealing with right knee soreness, while Iguodala is still recovering from an illness. Both players didn’t practice on Monday, according to head coach Steve Kerr. […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is expected to be day-to-day after a right knee MRI revealed no structural damage, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Thompson was sidelined from Saturday night’s nationally televised 120-117 win against the Philadelphia 76ers, thrusting Alfonzo McKinnie into the starting lineup in his place. The long-range sniper […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson thinks the Dubs’ current starting five “could be a Team USA starting five.” The Warriors have five All-Stars in their starting lineup in Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins. It’s one of the most lethal starting lineups in NBA history. “I think our […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson will miss tonight’s game against the Sixers after injuring his knee in a loss to the Magic on Thursday night. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr stated that Thompson did not start feeling the injury until yesterday afternoon, but that it was inflamed enough to make inactive for tonight’s […]

For Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors, rumors involving his team’s chemistry is overblown. Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Thompson faced the media after their 103-96 loss to the Orlando Magic. Thompson was casually frank when he said that the team chemistry drama surrounding them is a tad bit exaggerated. Are you happy […]

Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson admits he doesn’t enjoy guarding Houston Rockets superstar James Harden, and you can’t really blame him. Harden, who leads the NBA in scoring and has an unguardable step-back 3-pointer, has basically mastered the art of drawing fouls and it causes the player who guards him to get frustrated […]

When Klay Thompson catches fire and gets going, there are times he makes his work on the court look effortless. However, that’s not always the case and fans, from time to time, get a reminder that he is still human and commits mistakes Midway through the first quarter of their game against the Charlotte Hornets, […]

NBA Hall of Famer Ray Allen says Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is one of the best players in the NBA and “mirrors kind of the way I played.” Both Allen and Thompson are two of the best shooters in NBA history. Allen did most of his damage on off-ball movement and catch-and-shoot […]

The NBA’s best gathered together in Charlotte for the 68th annual All-Star Game to entertain fans from across the globe. Team LeBron finished with 178 points to outlast Team Giannis, who finished with “only” 164 points during the NBA’s midseason event. As good a show as we witnessed on Sunday night, not everyone played well. […]

For Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry’s four-point play is Klay Thompson’s karma. During the fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, Stephen Curry pulled off a four-point play against Klay Thompson. After receiving a cross-court pass from Russell Westbrook, Curry made a quick release from beyond the arc and baited […]

Sunday night’s All-Star Game in Charlotte was home to plenty of noteworthy moments. From old teammates rekindling their lobbing ways to current tandems going at each other on opposing ends. Well, the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson was an example of the latter. At the nine-minute mark of the fourth quarter, Curry […]

Klay Thompson had the better night compared to Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry, but it’s clear the latter enjoyed it more. In the fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, Stephen Curry pulled off a four-point play against Klay Thompson, of all players in the match. And sure enough, it delighted the […]

One of the biggest storylines of the 2018-19 NBA season has been the future of the Golden State Warriors. With superstars Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson set to become free agents, pundits and journalists in NBA circles have wondered if the Warriors will keep their very expensive nucleus together. While both players deserve max-level deals, Warriors […]

During Saturday’s All-Star Game media day, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson was asked about NBA legend Michael Jordan. Thompson was asked to tell his favorite Jordan story. Would he mention one of his great scoring performances, or maybe a dramatic off-court incident? No, Thompson had something else in mind. Via Anthony Slater of The […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson doesn’t exactly have much time for his beloved dog Rocco during the regular season, but Thompson says his best friend is perfectly aware of the fact that the sharpshooter needs to pay the bills: “I think he understands you gotta go to work and pay the bills.” – Klay […]

With a looming free agency only months away, a few teams have penciled Klay Thompson’s name as a potential unrestricted free agent who could be pried from the Golden State Warriors. The sharpshooting guard let his feelings be known, unsolicited, before a national broadcast of a Wednesday night game against the Portland Trail Blazers. “Klay […]

Klay Thompson and Zach Collins got caught up in a tense moment during the Golden State Warriors-Portland Trail Blazers game Wednesday night in Oregon. With the game turning out to be a close affair near the midway mark of the fourth quarter, Thompson barreled his way to the basket and was whistled for a charge […]

Don’t be fooled by Klay Thompson’s appearance and silent demeanor as the Golden State Warriors guard is as tough as they get. Head coach Steve Kerr affirms that by stating Thompson’s availability for the Warriors’ game on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, per Mark Medina of the Mercury News. Thompson jammed the ring […]

It wasn’t pretty, but the Golden State Warriors found a way to squeak past the Miami Heat 120-118 behind the three players who will represent the team in the All-Star Game. Kevin Durant scored 39 points, grabbed six rebounds, and had two assists while the backcourt duo of Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry had 29 […]

The Golden State Warriors are just so good, that sometimes, they can make a broken play into a highlight. Here’s an example. Klay Thompson tried to pass the ball to DeMarcus Cousins after a pick and roll, but this is what happened. Klay with the pass to himself … off Boogie’s head 😂 pic.twitter.com/jflORaDhDe — […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson turned 29 years old on Friday, but head coach Steve Kerr won’t be giving him any more reason to celebrate. No cake. No balloons. Steve Kerr on what he will get Klay Thompson for his 29th birthday 😂 pic.twitter.com/2xmdNTIPb0 — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) February 9, 2019 The eight-year […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to get a winning streak going against the Phoenix Suns. However, shooting guard Klay Thompson knows Deandre Ayton will not make it easy for them. The rookie has played extremely well as of late. According to Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Thompson is convinced he has all the […]

LeBron James might just have pulled the greatest heist in NBA All-Star Draft history during Thursday’s first rendition of its broadcast, putting on a clinic in true Fantasy Basketball fashion while managing to toe the line between friendly competition and elite-level tampering. The King’s picks for this 2019 iteration of the February festivities are so […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson had an extremely efficient game on Wednesday as he missed only two shots and went 11-of-13 from the field overall against the San Antonio Spurs. However, one of his two missed field goals turned out to be a memorable/forgettable one, with Thompson’s dunk attempt being blocked by […]

Back in 1992, the USA Team deployed its 12 best players on the Olympic stage and promptly annihilated every opponent in its path. It was at the time called the Dream Team. A moniker the team has earned and has will be used for the rest of history. That team was quite the collection of […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and many feel that if there is one team that can lure Thompson away from the Bay Area, it’s the Los Angeles Lakers. Naturally, the Lakers are rooting for the Warriors to not offer Thompson a max contract, which could turn […]

Golden State Warriors great Klay Thompson isn’t competing in the 3-Point Contest this year because he prefers to be a spectator: Klay on why he’s not competing in the 3-point contest this year: “This year, I kind of wanted to be a spectator.” pic.twitter.com/0mBZAtwVig — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) February 6, 2019 The 3-Point Contest, which […]

Despite the recent free-agency shakeup after the trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson has remained intent in doing what he hopes to do: re-sign with the Golden State Warriors. The New York Knicks’ recent deal only fanned the flames at a potential Kevin Durant exit, but even if that were […]