Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson is still a deadly shooter, but he fired a blank in a crucial moment of Monday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Christmas Day clash between the Mavericks and Warriors was Klay Thompson’s first return game to the Bay this season. In what was slated to be a special
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Golden State Warriors 126-116 on Christmas Day. It marked the fifth time that Klay Thompson has played his former team, and the fourth time in the Chase Center.
It's been a little over a year since Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors to sign with the Dallas Mavericks in free agency. Since then, the Warriors have appeared to be just fine without him, acquiring Jimmy Butler and retooling to make the playoffs, while Dallas has yet to make the postseason.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Becoming a free agent in the sneaker market has been liberating for Stephen Curry, who now enjoys the flexibility to wear different shoes. With this opportunity, the Warriors superstar opted to pay homage to his former teammate Klay Thompson when the two faced off on Christmas Day.
Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry reached his 26,000-point career milestone in a 126-116 Christmas Day win against the Dallas Mavericks, and did it while wearing Klay Thompson’s signature shoes.
It was a sweet reunion for the once-vaunted trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green as the Golden State Warriors welcomed the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center on Christmas Day.
What do you do when a season goes sideways, when the numbers stop whispering and start testifying? When “veteran presence” quietly mutates into “aging shooter searching for relevance”?
The Dallas Mavericks are playing on Christmas Day for the 6th year in a row, but it's under a lot different circumstances. A year ago, Luka Doncic played his final game as a Dallas Maverick, as he'd suffer the calf strain that would keep him out until he was shockingly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February.
Klay Thompson prepares for games differently. A day before the Dallas Mavericks take on the Golden State Warriors, Thompson was out on the water with his girlfriend, Megan Thee Stallion.
The Dallas Mavericks enter Christmas Day facing the Golden State Warriors with momentum building, but availability remains a major storyline. With several rotation players still sidelined, Dallas will need clarity on its injury report to fully capitalize on a nationally spotlighted matchup.
Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson arguably made a mistake leaving the Golden State Warriors. Here’s why, so you can make an informed decision.
No matter what happens in his tenure with the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson is always going to remembered most for his time with the Golden State Warriors, where he won four championships while forming arguably the greatest backcourt of all time with Stephen Curry.
Klay Thompson’s exit from Golden State didn’t happen overnight, and it wasn’t just about basketball. According to Anthony Slater and Tim MacMahon of ESPN, lingering tension between Thompson and the Warriors dates back to the contract he signed after tearing his ACL in the 2019 NBA Finals.
Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson is in the midst of the least productive season of his decorated 13-year career. In 23 games played this season, the 35-year-old has averaged 11.0 points on 36.6% shooting, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
The moment the Oklahoma City Thunder became champions, NBA fans and media started discussing whether they were going to become the league's next dynasty.
Let’s be brutally honest: the Golden State Warriors need a miracle. Sure, they’ve strung together a couple of wins, nudging their record to a profoundly mediocre 13-12, but does anyone really think this team has a high ceiling?
The Dallas Mavericks have struggled to open the 2025–26 NBA season, dealing with injuries and underperformance across the roster, and currently sit at 6–15.
Star point guard Ja Morant missed his third straight game on Saturday due to a calf strain, but he was at the center of a post-game incident in Dallas after his Grizzlies beat the Mavericks.