Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Career-worst year comes to close
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Thompson amassed 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt), one assist and one steal across 10 minutes during Sunday's 149-128 victory over the Bulls.
Thompson produced a career-worst campaign in 2025-26, drawing a career-low eight starts. The veteran sharpshooter averaged a career-low 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.9 three-pointers in 21.7 minutes per tilt through 69 games this season, shooting 38.3 percent from deep. Thompson is set for his third season with Dallas in 2026-27, barring a trade or contract buyout.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Not listed on injury report
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Thompson (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bulls.
Thompson missed the past two games for the Mavericks due to an illness, but it appears he'll be available for the last game of the regular season. His return may result in fewer minutes for AJ Johnson and John Poulakidas.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Won't play Friday
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Thompson (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Thompson was a late addition to the injury report and will miss Dallas' penultimate game of the season. With the veteran wing sidelined, John Poulakidas, Khris Middleton and AJ Johnson are candidates to see increased minutes. Thompson's final chance to suit up this season will come Sunday against the Bulls.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Available for Friday
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Thompson (rest) will play Friday against the Spurs.
Thompson received a rest day Wednesday against the Suns, but he'll be back on the court Friday after being omitted from the team's injury report. The veteran forward is averaging 10.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists over his last five appearances, all off the bench.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Resting Wednesday
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Thompson (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Thompson will get a maintenance day for the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back set, so AJ Johnson and John Poulakidas are both poised to see more minutes in Wednesday's contest. Thompson should return for Friday's contest against the Spurs.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Expected to rest
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Thompson (rest) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Thompson is expected to receive a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set. AJ Johnson has a chance to step into a sizable role with so many Mavericks expected to sit.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Drains four threes in loss
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Thompson provided 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 22 minutes during Friday's 138-127 loss to the Magic.
Cooper Flagg stole the show with his 51-point performance, but Thompson, who returned from a one-game absence due to rest, made his presence felt with his shooting off the bench. Thompson has drained multiple three-pointers in six of his last seven appearances dating back to March 18, and he's shooting 22-for-49 (44.8 percent) from beyond the arc over that stretch.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Set for Friday return
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Thompson (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against Orlando.
Thompson received a night off during Tuesday's loss to the Bucks but will be available for Friday's tilt. He's averaging 10.7 points and 1.5 assists in 21.3 minutes over his previous six appearances.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Resting Tuesday
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Thompson (rest) won't play Tuesday against the Bucks.
This looks to be a scheduled off day for the veteran forward with the regular season nearing an end. Look for Khris Middleton and John Poulakidas to pick up minutes in the frontcourt with Naji Marshall (illness), Caleb Martin (heel) and Thompson all sidelined.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Thompson (rest) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
The Mavericks are planning a rest day for the veteran for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Thompson had just five points in 22 minutes against Minnesota on Monday.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Plays well in loss
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Thompson chipped in 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-9 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 137-131 overtime loss to the Warriors.
Thompson put together a solid line against his former team. He's in the midst of a decent stretch for the Mavericks, posting averages of 14.2 points, 1.2 assists and 3.6 three-pointers on 47.3 percent shooting over his last five games.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Slated for Wednesday return
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Thompson (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Thompson is set to return to action Wednesday after receiving two straight games off for rest purposes. He's averaging 13.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 20.7 minutes over six March appearances.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Won't go Monday
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Thompson (rest) is out for Monday's game against New Orleans.
Thompson will get another night off after also sitting out of Sunday's matchup due to rest purposes. Khris Middleton and John Poulakidas are candidates to once again see an uptick in minutes with Thompson unavailable.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Unlikely to play Monday
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Thompson (rest) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
After resting Sunday, the expectation was that Thompson would suit up Monday, but it looks like he's going to miss both halves of Dallas' back-to-back set. The veteran's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Atlanta.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Out Sunday, as expected
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Thompson (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
As expected, Thompson has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss the first half of Dallas' back-to-back set. The veteran should return to action Monday in New Orleans, while Khris Middleton should see increased usage Sunday.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Thompson (rest) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Thompson is expected to sit out the front end of this back-to-back set, though he'd likely return for Monday's game in New Orleans if he's ruled out Sunday. If the veteran wing is ultimately ruled out, Naji Marshall and Khris Middleton would be candidates to see a bump in minutes.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Not listed on injury report
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Thompson (rest) is not listed on Dallas' injury report for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
As expected, Thompson will return to action after sitting out Thursday's win over Memphis for rest purposes. Over his past four appearances, the veteran sharpshooter has scored 20-plus points twice, but he also had a five-point outing during that stretch.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Officially out
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Thompson (rest) is out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
As anticipated, the veteran sharpshooter will receive a night off Thursday in Memphis. Caleb Martin and Khris Middleton figure to be more involved in Thompson's absence.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Expected to rest Thursday
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Thompson (rest) is listed doubtful for Thursday's game in Memphis.
Thompson appears in line to sit out the first leg of a back-to-back set, but he should be back for Friday's game against the Cavaliers. With Thompson unavailable, Caleb Martin should be able to get back into the Dallas rotation.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Solid line off bench
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Thompson chipped in 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 124-112 loss to the Hawks.
This was Thompson's eighth game of the campaign with at least 20 points as he turned back the clock in this loss. Despite this solid showing, Thompson remains a low-end fantasy asset due to his lack of upside outside of three-point shooting.
