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The 2018 NBA Finals have been a lopsided affair so far with the superstar-laden Golden State Warriors lording it over the hapless Cleveland Cavaliers. Though the Cavs are the best that the Eastern Conference can offer after topping the Boston Celtics more than a week ago, it’s clear that LeBron James is lacking in support […]

Klay Thompson’s carefree nature has been just as vital to the Golden State Warriors as Draymond Green’s thunderbolt of energy at the defensive end — a yin and a yang for a team that needs both an even-keeled demeanor and a rampaging bull, willing to stomp anything in its way. Many refer to him as […]

Game 3 of the Finals showed just how valuable Kevin Durant is to the Golden State Warriors. With two-time MVP Stephen Curry and All-Star Klay Thompson struggling to make shots, it was up to the MVP by way of Oklahoma City to save the day. Durant saved the Warriors Wednesday night from horrendous shooting by […]

Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors will be launching a designer bag line. As reported by TMZ, the Warriors sharpshooting guard partnered with Prime Society to create the “Championship Collection,” which features backpacks, duffle bags, toiletry bags, mini backpacks, wallets, and a cardholder. Prices are expected to average around $500. This is yet another business investment […]

Klay Thompson was thankful for an explosive Kevin Durant performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, carrying a heavy scoring load with the Golden State Warriors’ backcourt unable to flip on the switch with underwhelming performances. “That was amazing,” said Klay Thompson, contemplating Durant’s efficient 43-point barrage on Wednesday night. “He gave me and […]

The Golden State Warriors were in a good mood after mounting a comeback in Game 3 to come out ahead against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Klay Thompson took it as a perfect opportunity to scare an unsuspecting fan. A man was taking a picture of a couple of Warriors fans in the walkway to the locker […]

The Golden State Warriors have made themselves quite at home in Cleveland, especially the last few seasons. The last four NBA Finals have featured the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, so it could almost be like a second home to the Dubs. Many felt like Klay Thompson threw a bit of shade at the Cavaliers […]

Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors is one of the best shooters to ever play the game of basketball. This much as been proven throughout his already illustrious career. But something that constantly gets overlooked is how good of a defender he is, and what it takes not only be a focal point of […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is a special talent. While not the superstar that Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry happen to be, he’s as important to Steve Kerr’s roster as Draymond Green, even if he’s usually reserved for some fun jokes on social media. That being said, the jokes are all fire. They are […]

Klay Thompson miraculously managed to make a start in Game 2 of the NBA Finals after suffering a high ankle sprain in the opening quarter of the series. After dropping 20 points and playing 34 minutes on Game 2 of the series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors sharpshooter assured he’ll be once […]

A mysterious Klay Thompson recovery was perhaps the Golden State Warriors’ best kept secret after escaping Game 1 with an overtime victory and landing strong in Game 2 with their four All-Stars ready to take the floor. Thompson had hurt his ankle early in the game, being undercut by a slipping J.R. Smith, who was […]

Klay Thompson is the first of three Golden State Warriors All-Stars awaiting a new deal in the future, with only one year remaining on his four-year, $69 million deal. Yet despite the rumors surrounding talks between him and the organization for a possible contract extension, the two sides are likely to pick up the conversation […]

Klay Thompson has been open about his willingness to remain in the Bay Area, going back to as far as last year saying just how much fun he’s had winning with his teammates. But he could be taking quite a discount to return to Golden State Warriors after a very tight cap situation brewing due […]

Suppose that we go back in time and get an NBA head coach from the previous decades to watch how the game is played today, he’d probably react the same way Dr. Sam Neil did when he saw a Brontosaurus walk in front of him in Jurassic Park. The overdependence of today’s players on the […]

Much has been said about Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant’s impressive playoff run so far. But Klay Thompson, too, despite his silent demeanor, deserves to be talked about. The 27-year-old has been shooting the lights out from distance for the Golden State Warriors, carving out career-highs along the way. As observed by Basketball-Reference, Thompson is averaging […]

Klay Thompson’s high ankle injury was one bad enough to keep him out of Game 2, despite playing 34 of the last 36 minutes of action after emerging from the locker room and all five overtimes minutes, totaling 45 in Game 1 of the series. While it was believed he did so mostly running on […]

Aside from their controversial win in Game 1, the Golden State Warriors managed to avoid quite a scare with the ankle injury to shooting guard Klay Thompson. Although he was able to continue, there was some concern about his status moving forward. Fortunately, Thompson looked like his usual self in Game 2. Even power forward […]

Klay Thompson, who sustained a high ankle injury in Game 1, was still nursing some pain in the Golden State Warriors’ Game 2 win. After the game, Thompson fooled around with Stephen Curry — his Splash Brother –who’s had a history of ankle problems in his career. As reported by Anthony Slater, Thompson spoke about […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson will play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers after sustaining a left ankle injury in Game 1. Klay Thompson has been cleared to play in Game 2 tonight. — Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) June 3, 2018 Thompson suffered the left ankle injury in the […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala is out for Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers while Klay Thompson remains hopeful to play. On NBA TV, Steve Kerr says Andre Iguodala is out, and Klay Thompson is “hopeful” to play. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) June 3, 2018 This is the sixth […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is optimistic regarding his playing status for Game 2 of the NBA Finals after suffering a left ankle injury in Game 1 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. And the expectation is that he will play tonight. Warriors won't make an official call on Klay's status until later, but everyone […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson isn’t holding back anymore. Not only did J.R. Smith make himself enemy No. 1 by way of the Cleveland Cavaliers for his end-of-game gaffe in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals, he did the same thing concerning the Golden State Warriors when he accidentally undercut Thompson leading […]

Attention Cleveland, no need to start celebrating the odds evening out a little bit just yet. It looks as though the Golden State Warriors starting five will be completely intact come Game 2. Klay Thompson isn’t just planning on playing in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals, he’s optimistic. He revealed these sentiments and […]

Klay Thompson is often an overlooked part of the Golden State Warriors team now, especially since Kevin Durant is in town. He is still one of the most important players on the team, and for the most part of his career, he has done a good job of playing through pain. Thompson credits playing in […]

Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors ended in a controversial manner, but it also started inauspiciously for the defending champions. During the early minutes of the contest, Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson hurt himself after getting inadvertently undercut by Cavs guard J.R. Smith in the […]

Klay Thompson definitely is not taking the Cleveland Cavaliers lightly even though he and the Golden State Warriors are the heavy favorites in the 2018 NBA Finals. But when it comes to Tristan Thompson, the Warriors’ shooting guard could care less whether the Cavs’ big man plays or not in Game 2. Speaking to reporters […]

Klay Thompson is expecting to play in Sunday’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers after sustaining a first-quarter scare when a slipping J.R. Smith came crashing down into his leg. Thompson was taken out of the game immediately after being fouled and taken to the locker room for further examination. The […]

Earlier in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals on Thursday, Golden State Warriors sniper Klay Thompson had an injury scare when he appeared to have hurt his leg after a collision with Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard JR Smith forcing him to momentarily leave the court to get checked. Thompson has since returned, however, and […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers is underway and we already have a scary moment happening. Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has been brought to the locker room after the Cavs’ J.R. Smith slid on the floor and onto Thompson’s leg. The All-Star guard took a pass […]

This is a strange time in the NBA. Not only will the same two teams square off in the NBA Finals for the fourth consecutive year — a first in American pro sports — but something that feels impossible has emerged as true. The world’s best, most terrorizing player seemingly doesn’t have a chance in […]

Klay Thompson’s talents extend further than basketball. It was recently revealed that the sharpshooting guard from the Golden State Warriors plays chess almost every day. As reported by Ben Cohen of the Wall Street Journal, Thompson shared how he was introduced to chess and what type of satisfaction he gets from it. He recalled taking […]

Following the survival of a valiant effort by the Houston Rockets that took them to the brink of elimination, the Golden State Warriors are set to play in their fourth straight NBA Finals that will once again be against the same opponent each of the other times in the Cleveland Cavaliers. It pushed forward the question as […]

NBA legend Mitch Richmond was given the task of handing the trophy to the Western Conference Champions, the Golden State Warriors. Rather than making it a generic awards ceremony, Richmond opted to add a little twist at the expense of Kevin Durant. As seen in the video below, Richmond gave Durant (and possibly the rest […]

Klay Thompson, who’s known for his silent and serious demeanor, said more words than he usually did in the last two games of the Western Conference Finals. And according to Draymond Green, when the most silent player in the locker room speaks, everybody listens. During the awarding ceremony, Green was asked what happened inside the […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson is, perhaps, the second greatest shooter to ever live. Blessed with great size for a shooting guard, near limitless range, and a lightning quick release, he’s a threat the moment he’s out of your field of vision. Why then, is he so often forgotten? In two of the past […]

Klay Thompson has shown to have a thing for Game 6 elimination games, seemingly saving the best of his offensive firepower for times when the Golden State Warriors are pressed between the sword and the wall. The marksman posted a postseason-high 35 points to lead all scorers in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets, soundly […]

Things weren’t looking good for the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets. James Harden and company were firing on all cylinders in the first half and seemed to be well on their way to clinching the series in spectacular fashion on the road. However, the second half was […]

The Golden State Warriors made a big comeback in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets, and it wouldn’t have been possible without Klay Thompson’s second-half outburst. Thompson finished with a game-high 35 points, and from deep it seemed like he couldn’t miss, shooting 9-of-14 from 3-point range. The Warriors outscored the Rockets 64-25 in the second […]

Klay Thompson is sometimes the unforgotten star of the Golden State Warriors, but in Game 6 on Saturday night, he reminded everyone just how important he is to the team’s success. If it wouldn’t have been for Thompson’s second-half outburst, Golden State’s season would probably be over right now, and the Houston Rockets would be […]