Thompson provided 22 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Thursday's 120-114 victory over the Clippers.
Thompson failed to score 20 points in 13 straight appearances to start the season, but he's eclipsed that mark in four of his last five games. During that stretch, the sharpshooter has averaged 20.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 31.0 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Posts 20 points in loss
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Thompson finished with 20 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 124-123 loss to the Kings.
Thompson's continued shooting success is encouraging, as results in mid-November had an adverse effect on his fantasy value. His volume beyond the arc has increased since that slump, and with it, productive stat lines have followed. One uncharacteristic stat during Wednesday's game was Thompson's nine-rebound total, which marked his highest result in the category this season
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Breaks slump with 20 points
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Thompson totaled 20 points (7-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes during Monday's 121-116 win over the Rockets.
Thompson played reasonably well against the Thunder over the weekend, but a 20-point game continued to elude him. He finally hit that mark Monday, and although he still struggled a bit, he drilled five three-pointers on the way to his best scoring total of the season. Thompson depends on his three-point stroke to be fantasy-relevant, and he'll rarely impress in secondary categories.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Tossed from Tuesday's game
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Thomson was ejected from Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves with 10:17 remaining in the first quarter for fighting with Minnesota's Jaden McDaniels, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Thompson missed his only field-goal attempt and didn't record any statistics before being ejected.
Thompson and McDaniels were both assessed two technicals apiece and tossed from the contest after tussling with one another when they got tied up in transition following a long rebound. Multiple players rushed over to the two, with Draymond Green also drawing a Flagrant 2 foul and getting ejected from the contest for putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock. The NBA will presumably review the incident prior to the Warriors' next game Thursday against the Thunder and potentially dole out further punishment, but Green is likelier than Thompson to face a suspension.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Misses buzzer shot to tie game
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Thompson logged 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a steal across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 108-105 loss to the Nuggets.
Thompson had a chance to be the hero, but his potential game-tying shot was off the mark. Thompson finished with a solid line, but his results have been all over the map. His floor is a bit unstable, making him a less dependable fantasy option in the early stages of the season.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Active Sunday
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Thompson (adductor) is active for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Thompson logged 33 minutes in Friday's win over Oklahoma City, but the Warriors were tentative with his availability for Sunday. The 33-year-old will be able to suit up, however, joining a fully healthy Warriors squad.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Questionable to play Sunday
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Thompson is listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Cavaliers due to right adductor tightness.
Thompson had been dealing with left knee soreness in recent weeks, but this is an entirely new injury, and it remains to be seen if he'll end up playing against the Cavaliers or not, as Golden State tends to be cautious when it comes to their star players and potential injury situations. Thompson has started in each of his five appearances this season and is averaging 16.8 points per game while shooting 42.9 percent from deep.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Good to go Wednesday
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Thompson (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against the Kings, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
As expected, Thompson will suit up for Wednesday's tilt after being labeled as probable with left knee soreness. Through three games, Thompson is averaging 17.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 32.7 minutes.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Probable for Wednesday
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Thompson (knee) is officially probable to play in Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Thompson was absent from Monday's victory over New Orleans, but he's trending to only have a one game absence. Thompson's knee soreness is a day-to-day issue.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Out Monday
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Thompson (knee) will miss Monday's game against New Orleans, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Thompson joins Jonathan Kuminga (knee) on the sideline, setting up a busy night for Moses Moody, Chris Paul, Gary Payton and Cory Joseph. Thompson played in Sunday's game and put up 19 points. His next chance to take the court will be Wednesday against Sacramento.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Iffy for Monday's contest
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Thompson is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to right knee soreness.
Thompson made five three-pointers in 29 minutes during Sunday's win over the Rockets, but he may be sidelined for the second half of Golden State's first back-to-back set. The veteran sharpshooter has previously stated that he wants to play in as many games as possible this season after battling injuries in recent years, but the Warriors' medical staff will presumably proceed with caution. If Thompson is sidelined, Moses Moody, Chris Paul, Gary Payton and Cory Joseph would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Solid output against Rockets
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Thompson supplied 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt), four rebounds and one block across 29 minutes during Sunday's 106-95 victory over the Rockets.
Thompson didn't turn heads with his play by any means, but he was good enough to make an impact as a scoring threat in a game where the Warriors secured a double-digit victory. Thompson is not the same dominant scoring threat he was before his two knee injuries, but he can still get it done and remains a valuable player across all formats. It's also worth noting his scoring figures have been on the rise with each passing game.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Plans on playing back-to-backs
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Thompson said Friday that he plans on playing in as many back-to-backs as possible during the 2023-24 regular season, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
When asked about potentially playing in both halves of the Warriors' upcoming back-to-back Sunday in Houston and Monday in New Orleans, Thompson said, "that's the plan. I plan to play in as many games as I can." The veteran is clearly confident with his heath at the moment after battling injuries over the last five years, but Golden State will presumably proceed with caution. Last year, Thompson submitted his first full campaign since 2018-19, starting all 69 of his appearances while playing 33.0 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Set for more minutes Friday
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Thompson will start Friday's preseason game against the Lakers and could play into the 20-minute range, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Thompson scored 10 points in 13 minutes of action during the Warriors' preseason opener, but he'll get a minutes bump, along with the rest of Golden State's starters, during Friday's rematch versus Los Angeles. Draymond Green (ankle) remains out, so Chris Paul and Kevon Looney will start alongside Thompson, Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins for a second consecutive contest.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Ends campaign with dud
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Thompson finished Friday's 122-101 loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals with eight points (3-19 FG, 2-12 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes.
Thompson had multiple open looks from deep in the contest, but he struggled to connect with an ugly 2-for-12 line from three-point range and 3-of-19 shooting mark overall. The veteran sharpshooter enjoyed a big performance in Golden State's Game 2 win with 30 points on 11-for-18 shooting, but he struggled mightily across the other five matchups in the series, making just 28.4 percent of his shot attempts, including 30.8 percent from deep. Despite the disappointing ending, there's no doubt that Thompson remains one of the league's most feared long-range shooters, a reputation he cemented with a career-high 4.4 triples per contest during the regular season.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Finds shooting stroke in Game 2
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Thompson finished Thursday's 127-100 victory over the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 30 points (11-18 FG, 8-11 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes.
Thompson exploded for 19 first-half points and stayed hot in the third quarter by scoring a game-high 11 points in the period. However, he didn't play in the fourth as the game transitioned into a blowout with Golden State up by 30 points. Over his previous three appearances, Thompson had shot just 28.6 percent from deep, so Thursday's outing was certainly a nice bounce-back effort. The Warriors will presumably need more of the same from the sharpshooter if they hope to steal back home-court advantage over the next two games.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Struggles with efficiency again
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Thompson closed Tuesday's 117-112 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 25 points (9-25 FG, 6-16 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes.
Thompson finished second on the team in points and hit some timely threes, but overall, it was a poor shooting performance given his lofty standards. The sharpshooter has scored at least 20 points in six of the team's eight postseason games so far, but he's shooting just 41.4 percent from the field and 36.0 percent from deep, both down from his regular-season averages. The Warriors will likely need Thompson in top form Thursday to avoid a 2-0 hole for a second straight series.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Struggles from deep in Game 6
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Thompson ended Friday's 118-99 loss to the Kings in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 22 points (8-20 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two rebounds in 35 minutes.
Thompson reached the 20-point mark for the third straight game and the fifth time in the series, but he struggled mightily from deep -- an issue that has plagued him in most contests. Thompson is averaging 21.3 points per game while shooting 38.1 percent from three-point range so far, a figure that drops slightly to 36.3 percent in the games where the Warriors have lost.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Efficient in Game 4 win
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Thompson closed Sunday's 126-125 victory over the Kings in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 26 points (9-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 39 minutes.
Thompson scored an efficient 26 points, producing just when the Warriors needed it most. Despite not being able to contribute on the defensive end to the level we were accustomed to seeing in the past, Thompson still provides the team with much-needed offensive contributions. As long as both he and Stephen Curry are connecting from deep, the Warriors will never say die when it comes to moving forward in the playoffs.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Sinks five triples in loss
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Thompson recorded 21 points (7-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Monday's 114-106 loss to the Kings in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Thompson was sharp and finished as one of three Warriors to score at least 20 points, but Golden State dropped a second straight game to Sacramento. The sharpshooter has scored exactly 21 points in each of the first two games of the opening-round series and is shooting 41.7 percent from deep.
