Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Still working through knee injury
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Thompson (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Thompson has been working through a left knee issue on and off since November, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Monday's game. His absence would be particularly impactful if one or both of Cooper Flagg (back) and Max Christie (illness) were unable to suit up. Across seven games since Dec. 1, Thompson has averaged 10.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.6 threes over20.7 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Good to go Saturday
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Thompson (knee/illness) is available for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Thompson was considered questionable due to left knee soreness before missing morning shootaround with an illness. Despite the pair of ailments, Thompson has been given the green light to face the 76ers. In 26 games this season, Thompson is averaging 10.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 21.7 minutes.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Not present at shootaround
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Thompson (illness) did not participate in the Mavericks' Saturday morning shootaround, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Thompson is currently listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the 76ers due to left knee soreness, but his absence from the morning shootaround indicates that he is leaning toward the doubtful side of playing. Max Christie, Naji Marshall and D'Angelo Russell would be in line for more minutes off the bench if Thompson is ruled out.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Continues to fade
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Thompson registered five points (2-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound and two assists over 19 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 overtime victory over the Pistons.
Thompson continues to trend in the wrong direction for Dallas, and it's no wonder he's been linked to a move elsewhere. Naji Marshall is gaining steam as a fit alongside Cooper Flagg, and Thompson's minutes have suffered. Over his last 10 games, Thompson is averaging 22.2 minutes per contest and he's shooting 40.5 percent from the field.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Set for Friday return
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Thompson (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Nets.
Thompson sat out the second half of a back-to-back Saturday due to knee soreness, but after a few days off, he'll be ready to go. He's coming off a dud in his last appearance, finishing with three points in 18 minutes against the Thunder.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Won't play Saturday
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Thompson (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Thompson is dealing with left knee soreness and will miss the second leg of Dallas' back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Nets. With the veteran sharpshooter unavailable, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin and Max Christie are candidates for an uptick in minutes, especially if P.J. Washington (ankle) remains on the shelf.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Doubtful Saturday
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Thompson (knee) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Rockets.
Thompson is a late addition to the injury report due to left knee soreness and is unlikely to suit up in the second leg of Dallas' back-to-back set. If the veteran sharpshooter is ultimately ruled out, Caleb Martin, Naji Marshall and Max Christie are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Cleared to play
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Thompson (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Thompson was initially carrying a probable tag leading up to tipoff, and he's now been given the green light to suit up. He could draw a spot start Monday due to P.J. Washington's (ankle) absence, but even if he isn't named in the starting five, he should be more involved with the Mavericks being shorthanded.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Added to injury report
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Thompson (illness) is probable for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Thompson is dealing with an illness, but the issue isn't expected to prevent him from playing. The veteran sharpshooter has averaged 10.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 21.8 minutes per tilt across 20 games this season.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Drops 23 points in win
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Thompson racked up 23 points (8-13 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Saturday's 114-110 victory over the Clippers.
Thompson delivered an efficient performance en route to a season-best 23 points. The sharpshooter has struggled to start the campaign, though it appears he's turning a corner. He has scored in double figures in four consecutive contests, averaging 17.0 points while shooting 48.6 percent from downtown in 23.5 minutes per game during that span.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Playing Saturday after all
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Thompson (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Thompson was originally ruled out for Saturday's game due to left knee injury management, but the veteran shooting guard is indeed available to play. He has averaged 12.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 3.4 three-pointers in 23.0 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Sitting Saturday
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Thompson (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Thompson will miss just his second game of the regular season due to left knee injury management, so he should be available to return Monday against the Nuggets. His absence means Max Christie and D'Angelo Russell should see more minutes during Saturday's contest.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Team-high 22 points
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Thompson accumulated 22 points (7-17 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in 28 minutes during Saturday's 102-96 loss to the Grizzlies.
Thompson led the team in scoring, totaling a season-high 22 points. Despite moving to the bench, Thompson has looked slightly better in recent games, averaging 13.0 points and 3.5 three-pointers in 23.6 minutes over his past eight contests. With that said, he should be viewed as nothing more than a three-point streaming option.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: On bench Friday
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Thompson isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Thompson drew the start Wednesday due to the absence of Cooper Flagg, but with Flagg active Friday, Thompson will return to the second unit. In seven appearances off the bench this season, Thompson is averaging 10.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 22.4 minutes.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Back in starting lineup
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Thompson is in the Mavericks' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Thompson started the Mavericks' first seven games of the regular season before being moved to a bench role in early November. However, the veteran sharpshooter is back in the team's starting five for Wednesday's game due to the absence of 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg (illness). Thompson has averaged 10.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.8 threes over 21.7 minutes per game since Nov. 1.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Drains five threes, scores 19
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Thompson closed Sunday's 138-133 overtime win over Portland with 19 points (7-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 26 minutes.
Thompson was one of seven Dallas players who scored in double digits in this overtime win, and the veteran continued his solid play of late after struggling with his shot in the early stages of the campaign. Thompson appears to be turning a corner and has scored at least 13 points while hitting at least four treys in his last three games, all of them coming off the bench.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Leading scorer off bench Wednesday
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Thompson chipped in a team-high 19 points (6-17 FG, 6-16 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 123-114 loss to the Suns.
The veteran forward played a season high in minutes, as P.J. Washington (shoulder) left the game in the first half and didn't return. Thompson converted the increased playing time into a season-high 19 points. The Mavericks were already shorthanded in the frontcourt with both Anthony Davis (calf) and Dereck Lively (knee) on the shelf, so Thompson could be headed for a big workload in the short term until the roster gets healthier. While he's a long way from his Splash Brothers peak with Golden State, Thompson is still capable of getting hot from downtown -- Wednesday's six made threes doubled his prior season high.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Not listed on report for Monday
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Thompson (illness) isn't listed on the Mavericks' injury report for Monday's game against the Bucks.
After missing Saturday's win over the Wizards due to illness, Thompson is set to return to action against Milwaukee. Over his last five appearances (three starts), the veteran swingman has averaged 6.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 29.3 percent from the field in 19.6 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Won't play Saturday
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Thompson (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Thompson will miss a game for the first time this season due to an illness. The team will likely lean on Max Christie, Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin to pick up the slack.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Bench role Wednesday
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Thompson will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Thompson will be in the second unit for the first time this season, with Max Christie getting the nod in the starting lineup. Thompson is currently averaging 8.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 31.8 percent from the field and 26.2 percent from beyond the arc.
