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Klay Thompson was unbothered by the criticism surrounding the Golden State Warriors before the start of their postseason run, having gone a questionable 7-10 during the last stretch of the season, hindered by the absence of their leader, Stephen Curry, who is out with a Grade 2 sprained MCL. Asked if he’s read any of […]

It takes one to know one. Splash brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors know the form and mechanics of each others’ jump shot. When the mechanics are perfect, it is bound to swish the net. In Game 2 of the Warriors’ series against the San Antonio Spurs, Curry, once he […]

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig entered tonight’s game against the Oakland Athletics still without a home run this season. Puig’s former teammate and current Oakland A’s center fielder Trayce Thompson made sure – at least until the sixth inning of the game – that the Cuban will remain dinger-less when he robbed Puig a […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered their worst defeat of the Steve Kerr era to end their season at the hands of the Utah Jazz. Yet even after being down 39 points in the fourth quarter, All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson checked back into the game with 6:52 left in regulation — a puzzling move from […]

NBA players are grateful to their fans. After all, apart from paying for actual tickets, the fans lend undying support night in and night out. Yet despite this, it does not give them the right to demand autographs. As reported by Warriors Outsiders co-host Drew Shiller, a fan got too aggressive in seeking Klay Thompson’s […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

When it comes to publishing something for others to read, whether it be a simple article for a school newspaper or a book that will hit store shelves worldwide, proper editing and fact-checking should be top priorities. For one children’s book about basketball that was printed, apparently, this was not the case regarding a question […]

At the inaugural NBA awards show last year, Klay Thompson was recognized with the 2016-17 NBA Performance of the Year for his 60-point outburst against the Indiana Pacers. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and the rest of the Warriors were mere spectators as the second-generation marksman torched their opponents for three quarters. Yes, he only needed […]

It’s fair to say that James Harden has had a significant role to play in the Houston Rockets’ success so far this season. He has been comfortably the best offensive player on a team which will win close to 70 games and which has a better offensive rating than the Warriors, widely regarded as the […]

The Golden State Warriors are just one of the many teams throughout the NBA who could possibly have a hospital as one of their sponsors due to the insane number of injuries they’ve had to go through in a single, 82-game regular season. With the regular season nearing it’s end, however, the Warriors could slowly […]

With four All-Star players all in their prime, one underrated aspect is the mental and physical toll it takes to be the league’s next dynasty. As the Golden State Warriors embark on winning three championships in four consecutive NBA Finals appearance, their core has dealt with injuries during the latter stages of the 2017-18 NBA […]

Despite the defending champion Golden State Warriors (54-21) continuing to deal with the injury bug and being losers of seven of their last 10 games, they should be getting back one more of their star players. Shooting guard Klay Thompson, who is recovering from a fractured right thumb, is now considered probable for tomorrow night’s […]

The Golden State Warriors are slowly, but surely, rebuilding their team as Klay Thompson is about to return to action, becoming the next All-Star to make a comeback from an injury for the defending champions. As reported by Mark Medina of The Mercury News, head coach Steve Kerr entertained the possibility of Thompson returning on […]

Today is a good day to be a Golden State Warriors fan. According to the team’s Twitter account, the Warriors are expecting star forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green back in the lineup for tonight’s nationally televised home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. “Injury updates for tonight’s game vs. Milwaukee: Kevin Durant (right rib soreness) […]

The Golden State Warriors have ailed plenty during the last couple of weeks, missing every one of their All-Stars on the floor with injuries of their own. Among them, shooting guard Klay Thompson, who’s missed the last seven games with a fracture on his right thumb. With recent news of a Kevin Durant return for […]

Stephen Curry suffered an injured knee on Friday night versus the Atlanta Hawks. After MRI results came out, it was revealed that Curry had a Grade 2 MCL sprain and will miss between 3 to 6 weeks. He had just returned from an injury and to be set back by another one is devastating. The […]

The Golden State Warriors have had to play the last couple of weeks without All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson as he’s been dealing with a fractured thumb on his right hand. With the guard being unable to do any shooting with his right hand until the doctors clear him for it, Thompson was seen at […]

Klay Thompson is in the argument for being the best shooter in the NBA, but if it wasn’t enough to be 6-foot-7, have a perfect stroke from 30-feet and in, along with one of the quickest triggers in the game, he might just be the best skateboarder in the league, by his own admission. “I […]

The Golden State Warriors are struggling mightily right now. They’ve lost four of their last six games and have all four of their All-Stars dealing with injuries that could linger if the proper rest and rehab isn’t given. With the playoffs looming and the Houston Rockets now four games ahead of them for the first […]

Klay Thompson has been ruled out for a couple of weeks with a fractured right thumb, but the predicted timeline is not one he feels loyal to. “I think I can be back sooner,” Thompson said, according to Melissa Rohlin of the San Jose Mercury News. “But we’ll see how my recovery goes. I have […]

Golden State Warriors star guard Klay Thompson may currently be injured and will reportedly miss two weeks of action due to a fractured thumb, but missing games is definitely something he is not used to. Since entering the league, the four-time All-Star has been able to remain healthy for the most part, which is testament […]

The Golden State Warriors (52-16) have become a victim of quite a serious injury bug as of late. Star shooting guard Klay Thompson is just another casualty due to his fractured right thumb. However, head coach Steve Kerr joked about what Thompson is going to do in his time off to recover, saying that the dog-loving guard […]

The injury bug has been merciless this season, hitting players hard since the very first games of the 2017-18 campaign. No one has been safe from what seems like the angry basketball gods’ cruel desire to see teams fight through tough adversity almost randomly. Some of the most gruesome falls have happened to stars and […]

With the Golden State Warriors currently chasing the Houston Rockets for the first seed in the Western Conference, they understand that every game is important for them to win, to give them a better shot at finishing the regular season on top of their conference and guaranteeing home court advantage throughout the playoffs. However, it […]

Stephen Curry is easily one of the most popular basketball players in the world. Curry is the one of the reasons why the NBA has urgently shifted to the emphasis of the 3-pointer. He has also single-handedly changed how defenses work, especially when he is on the court. Curry is a two-time NBA champion, two-time […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is expected to miss the next week with a fractured right thumb, according to Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. Thompson was initially listed as “probable” after the Golden State Warriors’ loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, but he was soon downgraded to “questionable” after […]

Heading into the playoffs, the Golden State Warriors remain the heavy favorites to win an NBA championship. Even with the rise of the Houston Rockets, the Warriors retain a greater collection of firepower than anyone else in the NBA. But in an age of super teams, what separates the Warriors isn’t just the individual talent, […]

Klay Thompson is having perhaps one of his least-flashy seasons under Steve Kerr in 2017-18, but regardless of his relatively quiet demeanor, it hasn’t taken away from his defensive impact on this team, according to his peers. “No big deal,” Thompson said nonchalantly when asked why he’s been overlooked as a defender, according to Mark […]

Stephen Curry doesn’t turn 30 until March 14th, but the Golden State Warriors decided to have a party in his honor. Curry is dealing with an ankle injury, but it didn’t stop him from having a good time. Why not? It’s his birthday celebration. Klay Thompson also decided to show off some of his questionable […]

Touted as one of the best perimeter players in the game, it is no question that Golden State Warriors star guard Klay Thompson has patterned his offensive game from NBA great Kobe Bryant. But in a recent interview, Thompson revealed that it is not just Kobe’s offensive prowess that he nitpicked. In an article by […]

Klay Thompson re-signing with the Golden State Warriors remains one of the top priorities for the organization, but it’s looking a lot less likely that the defending champions could offer him the max extension they had in mind for his services. The 6-foot-7 marksman has had a down year in terms of production, his worst […]

Klay Thompson took only 11 dribbles during a genius 60-point night against the Sacramento Kings back a few seasons ago. During this play against the Portland Trail Blazers, he took absolutely none — as the referees missed the ball on a blatant walk violation, with Warriors shooting guard tip-toeing his way to an easy deuce. […]

The Golden State Warriors have two of the best shooters in NBA history in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Those two players were even called the best shooting backcourt ever by former Warriors coach Mark Jackson. They continue to make that claim more legitimate Thompson added yet another installment tonight. Thompson became the second player […]

Whenever the Golden State Warriors are being talked about, most of their success is credited to the stellar play of their four All-Stars, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. However, they also have a formidable supporting cast that equally deserves high praise. One of them is JaVale McGee, who has given them […]

In 2016 the Golden State Warriors were up 3-1 over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and most thought the series was over, and that the Warriors had the title virtually in their bag. Evidently, that wasn’t just the fans who thought that though, even some players like Klay Thompson thought that was how […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has a lot of friends on the team, but his best friend may be his dog, Rocco. The relationship between Thompson and Rocco is well-documented. Thompson even received a birthday cake recently that was shaped like Rocco wearing his blue Warriors jersey. Thompson is on record saying that […]

A little over a week ago Klay Thompson talked about how he believed the Golden State Warriors could run the table, and how it was important that they did. “We’re really trying to win every game going into the playoffs. And it might be unrealistic, but it’d be nice to do that, We’re right on […]

Upon winning four straight games after of the All-Star break, taking out the Washington Wizards on the road, Klay Thompson is hopeful the Golden State Warriors can keep the foot on the pedal and go in one of their patented streaks, as they have done in the last three seasons. “We’re really trying to win […]

Klay Thompson is regarded as one of the most efficient 3-point shooters in league history. His extraordinary range and consistency is one of the reasons why the Golden State Warriors are on top. It also helps that Thompson is a reliable defender who can guard multiple positions. While the defense has to focus on Kevin […]