Kyrie Irving’s serious injury has forced the Dallas Mavericks to rethink their strategy, and now head coach Jason Kidd has spoken out, leaving a striking message regarding Klay Thompson’s role on the team.

Thompson was shut out in the first half and finished with just 11 points—going 3 of 7 on three-pointers—in the Mavs’ 126-102 blowout defeat on the road against Golden State on Sunday night. It was by far his worst outing against the Warriors so far, though the five-time All-Star didn’t exactly hang his head afterward.

Klay Thompson decided to pop by for Andre Iguodala's jersey retirement ceremony with the Warriors even after Mavericks' loss.

On Sunday, the Mavericks were back in action, facing Thompson's former team, the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors also made a big deal at the deadline, acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat and creating a new trio with Steph Curry and Draymond Green.

Former Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson gifted a ring from the 2022 title to the surgeon who repaired his Achilles in a touching ceremony on Tuesday.

“He's also tied for the second-most 3-pointers made per game as of February 2025. His 41.2 career 3-point shooting percentage is the 20th-best mark ever, but it's also the fifth-best mark among the 50 players who've made the most 3-pointers.”

Klay Thompson honors Dr. Richard Ferkel after the Mavericks' loss to the Lakers, reflecting on his Warriors' title run and recovery.

Regarded by many as the 3-point GOAT, Curry stands as the undisputed leader of the Warriors depth chart. With the departure of his longtime "Splash Brother," Klay Thompson, the Golden State ...