Klay Thompson

2023 - 4 - 4

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Klay Thompson out for pivotal Warriors-Thunder game with back ... (NBC Sports Bay Area)

Anthony Lamb and Jordan Poole will start against the Thunder alongside Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga.

If he can't go Friday, Golden State finishes the season on the road at the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. [Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast](https://art19.com/shows/dubs-talk) After playing the Thunder in the final regular-season game at Chase, the Warriors have two days off before taking on the Kings at Golden 1 Center on Friday, giving Thompson time to recover.

Klay Thompson news: Injury updates for Warriors SG Tuesday vs ... (DraftKings Nation)

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has been scratched lated from Tuesday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a back injury.

Thompson was scratched late with a back issue earlier this season as well. That thinking eventually changed, but the Warriors are always going to err on the side of caution with Thompson. Thompson was not on the injury report for most of the day, but got listed about an hour before the opening tip and was subsequently ruled out.

FINAL UPDATE: Klay Thompson's Updated Injury Status For ... (Sports Illustrated)

Klay Thompson has been added to the injury report for Tuesday's game.

Klay Thompson, Aleksej Pokusevski, late scratches for key matchup (Thunderous Intentions)

The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that Aleksej Pokusevski is out for tonight's game, as the Warriors do the same for Klay Thompson.

While the Warriors check in on a one-game skid, 5-5 in their last ten games, and 32-8 at home. The Thunder are 38-41 and a game up on the Dallas Mavericks. Currently, the OKC Thunder are clinging to the tenth seed in the NBA’s Western Conference.

Klay Thompson's sudden injury absence explained by Steve Kerr (ClutchPoints)

Klay Thompson was a late scratch ahead of Tuesday night's game between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder at...

With Klay Thompson sitting out the Thunder game, the Warriors gave Jordan Poole the green light to start. Apparently, the Warriors are just being very careful with Klay Thompson, especially with the NBA Playoffs rapidly approaching. “Kerr says Thompson’s back flared up unexpectedly during their pregame walk through.

Steve Kerr provides update on Klay Thompson after late injury scratch (KNBR)

When the Warriors provided their starting lineup for their regular season home finale on Tuesday, Klay Thompson was conspicuously absent.

Golden State's Klay Thompson (back) questionable for Wednesday's ... (numberFire)

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

[Kevon Looney playing with Golden State's second unit on Tuesday](/nba/player-news/227691/kevon-looney-playing-with-golden-state-s-second-unit-on-tuesday)April 4th, 2023 [Warriors starting Jonathan Kuminga on Tuesday, Kevon Looney to bench](/nba/player-news/227690/warriors-starting-jonathan-kuminga-on-tuesday-kevon-looney-to-bench)April 4th, 2023 [Donte DiVincenzo coming off Warriors' bench on Tuesday night](/nba/player-news/227689/donte-divincenzo-coming-off-warriors-bench-on-tuesday-night)April 4th, 2023 [Anthony Lamb starting in Golden State's Tuesday lineup, Donte DiVincenzo to second unit](/nba/player-news/227688/anthony-lamb-starting-in-golden-state-s-tuesday-lineup-donte-divincenzo-to-second-unit)April 4th, 2023 [Golden State's Jordan Poole starting for injured Klay Thompson (back) on Tuesday](/nba/player-news/227687/golden-state-s-jordan-poole-starting-for-injured-klay-thompson-back-on-tuesday)April 4th, 2023 [Warriors rule out Klay Thompson (back) on Tuesday](/nba/player-news/227686/warriors-rule-out-klay-thompson-back-on-tuesday)April 4th, 2023 Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Golden State's Klay Thompson (back) questionable for Wednesday's contest