Klay

Thompson

Thompson played just over 10 minutes in Sunday’s season finale, and that was enough time for him to add another accomplishment to his career résumé. With his four three-pointers, the veteran sharpshooter finished with 202 on the season. Thompson has 11 seasons with at least 200 three-pointers; only Stephen Curry (13) has more. Klay is under contract for the 2026-27 season, but the days of him being a must-roster player in fantasy leagues are in the rear-view mirror.

Thompson wasn’t initially on the injury report, but he will now be unavailable off the bench for a second straight game. AJ Johnson took on extra minutes off the bench on Wednesday and should again in this one, though he didn’t provide much value in a larger role.

Thompson will return to action on Friday after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Suns. His return may result in fewer minutes for AJ Johnson, who played 17 minutes on Wednesday but struggled.

Thompson will get Wednesday night off after playing 26 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Clippers. Khris Middleton is available, and there may also be more minutes available to AJ Johnson off the bench.

The Mavericks’ injury list for the second leg of their back-to-back set is quite extensive, and with Brandon Williams (illness) also doubtful, Dallas could turn to Max Christie, Khris Middleton and John Poulakidas. Cooper Flagg should shoulder a heavy offensive workload.

Washington’s sore left elbow will keep him out of Tuesday’s game. While Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are available, so is two-way player Tyler Smith, who’s likely to move into the rotation with Daniel Gafford also out.

The Mavericks will likely be without Washington and Williams, which should mean more minutes for Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton. Neither of the latter two are worth streaming, as Cooper Flagg has been stealing the show in Dallas.

Williams has been a consistent source of offense off the bench for Dallas, and his absence would open up plenty of minutes in the backcourt. Max Christie, Klay Thompson and John Poulakidas should all take on extra minutes if Williams is out.

Thompson returned to the floor following a one-game absence to tally a double-digit scoring performance. The three-point shot was key for him, as usual, but not much else was provided from a fantasy standpoint. Thompson’s production deep into his career has tailed off following several lower extremity injuries. He’s mostly a streaming option in fantasy leagues for those managers looking for three-point production.

Thompson was listed as doubtful due to rest and has now officially been ruled out. Khris Middleton should see a minutes boost with Thompson unavailable.