Thompson produced zero points (0-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 118-94 Play-In Game loss to the Kings.
Thompson turned in arguably his worst performance of the season as the Warriors' disappointing season came to an end at the hands of the Kings. Despite a few bright spots throughout the year, it appears Thompson's days of being a reliable offensive threat could be behind him. His future remains a little clouded, but no matter where he is next season, it is unlikely he will have much fantasy value outside of points and threes.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Scores 25 points in win over Utah
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Thompson posted 25 points (7-13 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block in 20 minutes during Sunday's 123-116 win over Utah.
Thompson experienced an uptick in his usage rate with Stephen Curry (ankle) sidelined, and he led the Warriors in scoring on the final day of the regular season. It's safe to say Thompson's days as one of the best shooting guards in the league are over, but he remains a reliable scoring weapon, as evidenced by the fact he scored 20 or more points in 31 different games this season. The Warriors will need Thompson to be at his best in the Play-In matchup against the Kings on Tuesday.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Good to go
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Thompson (knee) is available for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Jazz.
Thompson was deemed questionable due to right knee tendinitis, but he is seemingly feeling good enough to give it a go. With Stephen Curry (ankle) sidelined, Thompson could see a little more action than usual on the offensive end of the court.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Listed as questionable
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Thompson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Coach Steve Kerr said Friday that he would likely rest several players for the season finale, and the Warriors' injury report reflects that with four starters carrying questionable tags, along with Jonathan Kuminga (pelvis). There's likely to be more clarity following the morning shootaround.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Good to go Friday
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Thompson (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans, ESPN's Kendra Andrews reports.
Thompson was held out Thursday against Portland in the first leg of a back-to-back set. There's no word of any restrictions ahead of tipoff.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Iffy for Thursday
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Thompson is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers with right knee tendinitis.
Thompson hadn't appeared on any of the Warriors' injury reports ahead of the previous four games and averaged 26.0 points and 5.0 three-pointers in 30.8 minutes per contest while shooting 56.3 percent from the field over that stretch, so the fact that he's being listed with a knee issue ahead of Thursday's contest is somewhat surprising. Most likely, Thompson's knee tendinitis isn't a major concern, and the Warriors are instead contemplating whether it's worthwhile to rest him Thursday in the front end of a back-to-back set. Even if Thompson and Draymond Green (knee) sit out Thursday, the Warriors would still be heavy favorites over the 21-58 Trail Blazers, while Golden State will want to have all hands on deck for Friday's game against the 47-32 Pelicans.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Drills five from deep in win
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Thompson finished with 27 points (10-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 134-120 win over the Lakers.
Thompson's five three-pointers contributed to the Warriors' total of 26 converted long-range balls, the most ever allowed by the Lakers. While Thompson's fantasy total was point-dependent, he kept the production going amid Stephen Curry's return to action after posting 32 points during the All-Star's absence. Thompson is getting hot at the perfect time, as the Warriors need every win they can get to improve their playoff seeding.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Explodes for 32 points
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Thompson closed Sunday's 118-110 win over Utah with 32 points (12-23 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 28 minutes.
Thompson has a solid history of elite games when Stephen Curry (rest) is out, and he didn't disappoint in the decisive win. A late rally by Utah made the end result look a lot closer, but the Warriors controlled the game from the tipoff. Thompson's 13-point first quarter helped propel the Warriors into an early lead that they never relinquished. Thompson averaged an impressive 1.14 points per minute, doing all of his damage in the first three quarters.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Shines in win over Houston
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Thompson posted 29 points (11-15 FG, 7-11 3Pt), three rebounds and four assists over 29 minutes during Thursday's 133-110 victory over the Rockets.
Although Stephen Curry bounced back with a 29-point performance to lead the Warriors to victory, Thompson's numbers can't be overlooked, as he missed just four shots from the field and came close to tying his season-high mark in threes made. Thompson is not the dominant scorer he once was, perhaps evidenced by the fact he's cleared the 25-point mark just 10 times this season, but he remains a valuable fantasy asset since he can get hot in any given game while still holding a decent floor due to his scoring prowess.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Scores 14 points on 14 shots
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Thompson had 14 points (5-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 104-100 victory over Dallas.
Thompson didn't have his best shooting performance Tuesday and needed 14 shots to score 14 points while struggling from the three-point line. However, the veteran sharpshooter continues to have an offensive impact, even in games where his shot isn't falling off. Thompson has scored in double digits in nine straight while averaging 18.9 points per game in that span.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Thompson (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against Dallas and will start, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
This was the expectation with Thompson carrying a probable tag before this update. In March, Thompson produced averages of 17.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 3.7 three-pointers.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Probable for Tuesday
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Thompson is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks with right foot tendinitis.
The probable tag suggests Thompson should be able to see decent minutes and handle his regular workload Tuesday, but the Warriors will nonetheless exercise caution with the veteran. Thompson is averaging 18.5 points per game while shooting 38.4 percent from deep over his last 10 games.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Good to go Sunday
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Thompson (knee) has been cleared for Sunday's game against San Antonio, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Thompson will return from a one-game absence due to right knee tendinitis, while Jonathan Kuminga (knees) will be unavailable Sunday. Thompson has only played in one game without Kuminga this season, which yielded 15 points on 13 shots in 32 minutes of action against Orlando on Wednesday.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Questionable to face San Antonio
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Thompson (knee) is questionable to face the Spurs on Sunday.
Thompson was a late scratch before Friday's game against the Hornets due to right knee tendinitis, and it remains to be seen if he can feature against the Spurs. Chris Paul could stay in the starting lineup if Thompson can't play Sunday.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Late scratch Friday
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Thompson won't play Friday against the Hornets due to right knee tendinitis, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Thompson was scratched after the Warriors released their starting lineup, but the severity of the knee issue remains unclear. Chris Paul will slide into the starting lineup to replace Thompson, but Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody and Gary Payton are also candidates for increased roles.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Gets starting nod
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Thompson is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Heat, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Thompson will replace Brandin Podziemski in the starting lineup Tuesday. Thompson is averaging 12.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.7 minutes across his last 10 starting appearances.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Solid output off bench in loss
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Thompson registered 17 points (6-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 123-111 loss to Indiana.
Thompson has been thriving in a bench role for the Warriors of late, and he's surpassed the 15-point mark in his last four outings with the second unit. He's averaging 20.1 points per game while shooting 44.1 percent from the field as a bench option, so he's widely expected to continue in that role moving forward.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Supplies 23 from second unit
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Thompson finished Wednesday's 137-116 victory over Memphis with 23 points (9-18 FG, 5-11 3Pt), two assists and one steal across 25 minutes off the bench.
The 34-year-old guard has begun spotting back into the starting five, starting four of 10 games in March, but he was back on the bench Wednesday. On the month, Thompson is averaging 17.8 points, 3.8 threes, 2.5 boards, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.9 minutes a contest, and his days as a consistent 20 PPG fantasy asset could be over.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Turns in 18 points
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Thompson closed with 18 points (6-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 119-112 loss to the Knicks.
Thompson's perimeter game was on point during Monday's loss. The sharpshooter has drilled five-pointers in four of his last six games, resulting in a six-game average of 20.8 points. That figure is over three points higher than his seasonal average of 17.2 points. The veteran is struggling with a 38.5 percent three-point conversion rate this season, matching a career low.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson: Thrives in second-unit role
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Thompson finished with 26 points (9-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Saturday's 128-121 win over the Lakers.
Thompson has been alternating between the starting lineup and the second unit in recent days, but he should stay as a bench option if Stephen Curry stays healthy, as Steve Kerr wants Thompson to provide a scoring punch off the bench. That was exactly the case Saturday, as Thompson posted 25 or more points for a third consecutive game off the bench. He's averaging 20.3 points per contest when deployed with the second unit this season.
