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DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
15 days ago
Thompson did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Suns, with fellow vet Khris Middleton playing 22 minutes off the bench in his Mavericks’ debut. With Cooper Flagg (foot) listed as doubtful, Thompson may wind up absorbing some of the minutes that would usually go to the rookie.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
16 days ago
Initially questionable for Tuesday’s game, Thompson will sit out Dallas’ penultimate game before the All-Star break. Khris Middleton is available to make his Mavericks’ debut, so he can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Thompson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
17 days ago
Thompson could get the night off despite not dealing with an injury. He has played roughly 20 minutes per game off the bench over the Mavericks’ last three games and should see a similar role if he’s available. Khris Middleton is expected to make his debut for Dallas, so he would soak up Thompson’s minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
19 days ago
Thompson turned back the clock during the second quarter of Saturday’s game, scoring 14 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field. The Spurs did a better job of defending Thompson during the second half, but the final stat line was solid. Unfortunately for the few who hold out hope that Klay can achieve fantasy relevance, he wasn’t moved at the trade deadline. Getting to a team with postseason ambitions may have given him a better shot at providing value later in the season.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
28 days ago
Thompson is back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. His absence factored into fellow reserve Jaden Hardy playing 24 minutes off the bench. With Brandon Williams (ankle) considered a game-time decision, it’s possible that Hardy’s playing time won’t decrease much, if at all.
Source: Joey Mistretta
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
29 days ago
Thompson, who only played 14 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Lakers, will miss Wednesday’s game with a sore left knee. Since Sunday’s game against the Bucks was postponed, this will be the first game the veteran sharpshooter has missed with the injury. While Miles Kelly may play a few minutes off the bench, there’s no need to stream him.
Source: Noah Weber
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Thompson only played 14 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Lakers, the least he’s played in a game since New Year’s Day. The doubtful tag suggests the veteran guard won’t be available on Sunday, potentially leading to rookie Miles Kelly playing rotation minutes. There’s no need to stream him in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Thompson came out hot on Saturday, knocking down six three-pointers and scoring 23 points. During the run, he surpassed 17,000 career points and continues to close in on a place in the top 100 in NBA history. Thompson didn’t score after halftime, but the Mavericks didn’t need much from him as they won 138-120. The Mavericks open a four-game Week 14 in New York on Monday.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Dallas’s many absences left more shots available for the players who did play on Thursday, most notably Thompson. Despite coming off the bench, the veteran guard led the Mavericks in field-goal attempts and makes. And Thompson made some history, moving past Damian Lillard into fourth place on the NBA’s career regular-season three-pointers list. Thompson’s ceiling in the short term may be determined by how much time Cooper Flagg misses after spraining his ankle on Wednesday. The longer the rookie sits, the higher Thompson’s ceiling is, given the need for scoring.
Source: NBA
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Thompson isn’t having a great season, to say the least. He doesn’t provide much outside of scoring and threes and he’s only averaging 11.4 points per game this year. Occasionally, he’ll get hot from downtown, like his old self from the Golden State days. The 35-year-old had 18 points on six threes Monday. The only other category where he totaled more than one of anything was rebounds with two. He’s not worth rostering in most leagues.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 2 months ago
Thompson needed just 13 shots to tie season-highs in points and three-pointers on Thursday. His production didn’t come in bunches; it was spread throughout the game, with at least five points in each quarter. Additionally, the four-time NBA champion set a new season-high in assists and finished second on the team in that department. Thompson’s second season in Dallas has featured several highs and lows, but Thursday’s game marked a trend in the right direction after failing to score in double figures in the three previous games.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
2 months ago
Thompson has made at least four three-pointers in two of his last three outings. However, while he did a good job on the boards as well, this isn’t enough to make the veteran guard much more than a specialist in deep category leagues. Even with the Mavericks playing four games in Week 11, Thompson can be left on the waiver wire.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
2 months ago
Thompson is good to go after initially being probable for Thursday’s game. While Naji Marshall’s usage may decrease after receiving a bump on Tuesday, he’ll remain in the starting lineup. His fantasy value should not take a significant hit with Thompson available.
Source: Dalton Johnson
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
2 months ago
Thompson missed Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets with a knee injury. The 35-year-old shooting guard is expected back Thursday against the Warriors given his probable listing. Naji Marshall saw an uptick in usage with Thompson and Max Christie out Tuesday, but won’t have that same setup again Thursday.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
2 months ago
Dallas has a number of players on the injury report for the second leg of a back-to-back set. With Christie and Thompson expected to sit this one out, Naji Marshall could be in line for monster usage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
2 months ago
Thompson came out hot on Monday, making some wonder if a “turn back the clock” performance was in store. Unfortunately, after shooting 7-of-12 from the field in the first half, the veteran wing missed all five of his attempts in the second half. Thompson’s final stat line was good, but Monday served as a reminder both of what he’s capable of and how much more difficult it is for him to sustain that production over the course of a game.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
2 months ago
Thompson was initially questionable for Monday’s game, but he’ll be available. The veteran wing has been better since moving to the bench, but he still offers limited fantasy value. There’s no need to roster Thompson in 12-team leagues.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
2 months ago
A sore left knee also landed Thompson on the injury report ahead of Saturday’s loss to the 76ers, a game in which he played 18 minutes. He’ll likely take on a similar workload if he’s able to play against the Pelicans. If not, Jaden Hardy could enter the rotation, but he is not worth the streaming risk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
2 months ago
Thompson is dealing with a sore left knee, but he’s healthy enough to play. He’s played between 19 and 21 minutes in his last three appearances; fantasy managers should expect the same on Saturday. The playing time has not been enough to make Thompson a player worth holding onto in standard redraft leagues.
Source: Ky Carlin
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
2 months ago
Thompson has been off the injury report ahead of the Mavs’ last few games, but there is a chance he is sidelined against Philadelphia. If that happens, Max Christie will see a nice bump in minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
3 months ago
Thompson is available after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Rockets with a sore knee. His return likely means fewer minutes for D’Angelo Russell and Jaden Hardy, with the latter possibly falling out of the rotation entirely. Thompson is mainly an option for deep-league managers needing three-pointers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
3 months ago
While Thompson’s production has improved recently, he has primarily been a deep-league option for those needing three-pointers. His absence will likely result in more minutes for Jaden Hardy, who can be a bit of a wild card offensively. Feel free to leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
3 months ago
While his overall field-goal percentage wasn’t great, Thompson knocked down another five three-pointers on Wednesday. Since shooting 1-of-7 from deep in the Mavericks’ November 21 win over the Pelicans, the veteran guard/forward has made at least three three-pointers in six straight games. Thompson’s overall fantasy value remains low, but his recent run from three (3.9 three-pointers per game over the past two weeks) gives him some value in deep category leagues.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
3 months ago
Thompson was originally listed as probable and has now been cleared to suit up. He’s coming off scoring a season-high 23 points off the bench, but it has largely been a disappointing season for him. Hopefully that performance was able to kickstart a strong stretch for Klay.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
3 months ago
Cooper Flagg wasn’t the only Maverick to record a season-high point total on Saturday. Thompson went off in the second half, shooting 6-of-8 from beyond the arc, and finished with a season-high 23 points. He’s mainly a points and three-pointers option for fantasy managers, and Thompson has started to come good on those expectations after a slow start. Of course, his role proved more prominent than expected, thanks to injuries to Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. Thompson will look to build on this performance when the Mavs open a four-game Week 7 in Denver on Monday.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
3 months ago
The original injury report listed Klay as out for this game, but the team has apparently pivoted to wanting him available. Thompson will be back to his typical role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
3 months ago
Thompson is set to miss Saturday’s matchup with the Clippers for left knee injury management reasons. The 35-year-old shooting guard hasn’t been very active this year outside of a postgame spat with Ja Morant last week. Thompson isn’t worth rostering in most formats regardless of his availability.
Source: Mike Curtis
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
3 months ago
Things got a bit heated during and after Saturday’s game, but that may have done Thompson some good. He recorded his first 20-point game of the season against the Grizzlies and hit a season-high six three-pointers. Thompson didn’t provide value in any other categories, a reminder that he doesn’t offer much in fantasy basketball beyond being a specialist at this stage in his career. The ceiling is slightly higher due to Dallas’ many injuries, but Klay should not be rostered in most leagues.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
3 months ago
Due to injuries, the Mavericks have made two changes to their starting lineup. Cooper Flagg (illness) will miss a game for the first time, with Thompson returning to the starting five. The other change is Lively, who is back after missing Monday’s loss to the Timberwolves. His return means Moussa Cisse will head to the bench, but he isn’t guaranteed rotation minutes since Daniel Gafford is also available.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
3 months ago
After struggling mightily to begin the season, Thompson may be getting back on track. He’s reached double figures in three straight games, making at least four three-pointers in each. At this stage of his career, Thompson is more of a specialist than a player who can provide solid fantasy value across multiple categories. And that’s unlikely to change anytime soon, especially with Max Christie (14/4/4/1 with three three-pointers) taking Klay’s place in the starting lineup. Dallas plays four games during Week 5, starting with Minnesota on Monday.