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.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Vanishing act continues
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Thompson closed Monday's 110-102 loss to the Rockets with five points (2-9 FG, 1-8 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 18 minutes.
Thompson was a non-factor yet again, scoring in single digits for the fourth time in the past six games. The term 'washed' is thrown around a lot in the NBA, but in this instance, we may have reached that point in Thompson's career. Despite starting every game thus far, he is averaging just 8.1 points and 1.6 three-pointers in 20.2 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Rough start to season continues
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Thompson recorded eight points (3-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 22 minutes during Monday's 101-94 loss to Oklahoma City.
Thompson continues to offer very little, averaging just 9.0 points and 1.5 three-pointers per game across the first four games of the season. Despite his starting role, Thompson is typically playing minutes in the low-20s, making him a non-factor in standard fantasy leagues.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Rusty in season debut
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Thompson ended with 10 points (4-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 125-92 loss to the Spurs.
The veteran sharpshooter showed signs of rust in his season debut, and his playing time was likely negatively affected by Wednesday's rout. Thompson's fantasy value looks to be on the decline for his age-35 campaign, but he'll still likely have a green light to fire away on offense until the Mavericks get Kyrie Irving (knee) back into the fray.
Thompson notched 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt) and a rebound across 21 minutes in Saturday's 120-116 preseason loss to the Hornets.
Thompson was sharp from beyond the arc and drained four triples in this preseason showing. The Mavericks don't need Thompson to be much of a playmaker with D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg on the court, but he remains a vital piece of the offense due to his outside shooting.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Nails four triples in loss
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Thompson closed Friday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to the Grizzlies with 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes.
Thompson converted nine of his 18 three-point attempts across Dallas' two games in the Play-In Tournament but will ultimately miss out on the playoffs. After spending the first 11 years of his career with the Warriors, Thompson made 72 regular-season appearances for the Mavericks this season. Across those outings, the 35-year-old averaged 14.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 27.3 minutes.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Drains five threes in Play-In win
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Thompson accumulated 23 points (8-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 120-106 Play-In Game win over the Kings.
The 35-year-old has a strong showing from beyond the arc as the Mavericks kept their playoff hopes alive. Thompson has had a bumpy April, scoring in double digits in only three of six appearances while battling through an illness and a foot injury. On the month, he's averaging just 11.5 points, 2.8 threes, 2.2 boards, 1.2 assists and 0,7 steals in 24.5 minutes a contest. Dallas will probably need the healthy, productive version of Thompson to show up Friday in Memphis if the team is going to claim the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Set to play Wednesday
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Thompson (foot) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's Play-In Game versus the Kings.
Thompson will return to action Wednesday after missing Dallas' regular-season finale due to a foot sprain. Across Thompson's last 10 appearances, he has averaged 10.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.5 minutes.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Not playing Sunday
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Thompson is out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left foot sprain.
Thompson won't play in the regular-season finale due to the injury, and it seems the Mavericks aren't willing to take any risks with the veteran sharpshooter. Dallas has already locked up a spot in the Play-In Tournament, so Thompson is expected to return for that round.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Good to go against Toronto
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Thompson (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Thompson is working through a left foot sprain, but the injury is not severe enough for him to be sidelined for Friday's contest. The veteran sharpshooter has connected on 35.6 percent of his three-point attempts over his last 10 outings and has averaged 11.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 25.6 minutes per game over that span.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Iffy against Toronto
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Thompson is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Raptors due to a left foot sprain.
Thompson is in danger of missing his first game since March 19 due to a sprained left foot. If Thompson is ultimately downgraded to out, Max Christie will likely receive increased playing time against Toronto.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Continues quiet stretch in loss
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Thompson contributed six points (2-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Lakers.
The Mavericks went without a true starting point guard Wednesday, but it didn't translate to an uptick in playmaking responsibilities for Thompson. The veteran sharpshooter is limping to the finish line in 2024-25, having averaged 10.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.6 three-pointers in 24.9 minutes over his last nine contests. Thompson has just one 20-point effort during that stretch.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Good to go against LAC
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Thompson (illness) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Clippers.
Thompson will suit up Saturday despite leaving Friday's contest early due to an illness. Thompson has been struggling with his efficiency as of late, shooting just 38.1 percent from the field across his previous 10 appearances.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Won't return Friday
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Thompson won't return to Friday's game against the Clippers due to an illness.
The Mavericks didn't disclose further details of the illness affecting Thompson, but they're going to be cautious with the veteran sharpshooter, as the last thing Dallas needs right now is another starter going down with an injury. Max Christie started the second half over Thompson, and he could be in line for an uptick in minutes if Thompson is unable to play Saturday on the second leg of the back-to-back set.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Lands five triples in win
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Thompson supplied 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 120-118 victory over the Hawks.
Thompson tallied double-digit scoring for the fourth straight game, hitting five triples, including a late-game dagger that preceded a game-winning shot by Anthony Davis. Although Thompson is not the player he once was, he still has the ability to come through in the clutch. Through 68 games, he is averaging 14.4 points and 3.1 three-pointers in 27.7 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Another low-scoring effort
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Thompson recorded 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and four rebounds across 26 minutes during Thursday's 101-92 victory over Orlando.
Thompson failed to reach the 15-point mark for the third straight game, and for the fifth time in his previous seven, so there's no doubt the veteran sharpshooter has been struggling. Even though he posted a solid shooting line in this win, shooting 50 percent from the floor and beyond the arc, the Mavericks need him to score at a higher rate, particularly with how depleted they are due to injuries. Thompson is averaging 15.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Muted performance in loss
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Thompson provided six points (2-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 128-113 loss to the Knicks.
Thompson is trending in the wrong direction for Dallas, and he couldn't take advantage of the extra usage with Anthony Davis taking the night off. Over his last five games, Thompson has been shooting 33.8 percent from the field for 12.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 27.5 minutes.
