Height/Weight: 6-7/205
| Birthdate: 2/8/1990
| Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
| Team: Golden State Warriors
| College: Washington State
| NBA Experience: 1
| Owned/Started%: 96/73 | Average Draft Position: 69.85
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson caught fire Tuesday against the Timberwolves, as he put up 30 points in 36 minutes to clinch a playoff berth. Thompson scored 30 on 10 of 19 shooting, with six 3-pointers made. He added three rebounds, two assists and five steals, in a 105-89 win.
Analysis: Thompson recently snapped out of a cold streak, following up a three-game stretch averaging 6.0 points per game by putting up 25.0 per game in the last three. He remains a streaky shooter at times, but his overall production remains solid. Thompson is averaging 16.2 points per game on the season, while shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from three-point range. He remains a solid Fantasy option in all formats down the stretch.
News: After scoring just nine points his last time out, Warriors guard Klay Thompson was able to get back on track Saturday against the Wizards. He finished with 18 points on 7-of-16 shooting in the 101-92 win. Thompson went 3 for 7 from beyond the arc and made 1 of 2 free throws while playing 38 minutes. He also posted two assists in the victory.
Analysis: Thompson entered Saturday averaging just 13 points on 38 percent shooting in his previous five contests so this performance was a welcome sight for owners. He has enjoyed a career campaign in his second season out of Washington State and has become a reliable option in Fantasy. Thompson's prowess for scoring should keep him active in the majority of formats.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson entered Monday's contest against the Knicks averaging 22.2 points in his previous five games and had another solid performance. He scored 23 points and hauled in five rebounds in the 92-63 win. He went 9 for 18 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from downtown, and made 1 of 2 free throws. Thompson also posted three steals, an assist and a block while playing 35 minutes.
Analysis: Thompson has really come into his own in his second season out of Washington State and has picked up his scoring of late. He is shooting 49 percent (50 for 101) in his last six games, including going 21 for 45 (47 percent) from beyond the arc. Thompson also does a decent job of filling up the stat sheet so keep the 23-year-old active in the majority of Fantasy formats, especially while he's playing like this.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson scored 20-plus points for the third straight contest on Wednesday night against the Kings. He led Golden State with 20 points on 6-of-17 shooting in the 87-83 win. He went 4 for 10 from downtown, including the game-winning shot in the closing seconds, and made all four of his free throws. Thompson also chipped in with five rebounds and two assists while playing 37 minutes.
Analysis: Thompson has enjoyed a breakout campaign in his second season out of Washington State and has picked up his scoring of late. He is averaging 19 points with 4.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the previous four games on 49 percent (32 for 65) shooting. Thompson has also made 16 attempts from beyond the arc during that stretch. Keep the 23-year-old active in the majority of Fantasy formats, especially while he's playing like this.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson turned in a monster performance from beyond the arc as he drained a season-high seven 3-pointers in Saturday's contest against the 76ers. Thompson went 11 of 18 shooting from the field, including 7 of 11 from beyond the arc. He finished with 29 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals while logging 38 minutes of game action in a 104-97 defeat.
Analysis: Thompson's big game went to waste for the Warriors, but not for Fantasy owners as he has connected for 11 treys in Week 18 (Feb. 25-March 3). He is shooting just 36.7 percent from beyond the arc while averaging 15.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game over that period. He has managed to score in double figures in all but one of his last nine games. The 23-year-old should be viewed as a solid starting option in most Fantasy formats heading into Week 19 (March 4-10).
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson endured a tough shooting performance as he made just 35 percent of his shots Tuesday night against the Pacers. Thompson went 5 of 14 shooting from the field, including 3 of 6 from 3-point land. He finished with 13 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals while logging 35 minutes of game action in a 108-97 defeat.
Analysis: After averaging 18.7 points in January, Thompson has seen his scoring go down a bit in February, averaging 14.5 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 41.5 percent from the field this month. He has managed to score in double figures in each of the last seven games, which is an encouraging sign for Fantasy owners. The 23-year-old has made some strides from his rookie season and still has a ton of upside, so consider him a solid option in most Fantasy formats.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson made 54 percent of his shots in the first game after the All-Star break and was even better Wednesday night against the Suns. He led Golden State with 28 points and hauled in eight rebounds in the 108-98 win. He went 10 for 18 from the floor, including 4 for 8 from downtown, and made all four of his free throws. Thompson also chipped in with four assists and a block while playing 44 minutes in the victory.
Analysis: Thompson scored 20-plus points for the second time in the last three games on Wednesday and appears to have found his shooting stroke again. He has made 50 percent (25 for 50) of his shots during that span while averaging 21.7 points, six rebounds and 1.7 assists. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a breakout campaign with Monta Ellis no longer in town and remains a solid option in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson turned in a bounce-back performance during Wednesday's contest against the Thunder. Thompson, who scored just six points in Golden State's blowout loss to the Rockets on Tuesday, finished with 19 in the 119-98. He made eight of his 16 field-goal attempts and also added three rebounds, two assists and one steal to his stat line, while logging 34 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Thompson continues to shoot the ball well for Warriors of late as he has drained 53 percent of his shots over the last five games. He is shooting 51 percent from behind the arc over that same span and is averaging 20.1 points and 3.8 rebounds during his run. While Thompson can go cold from time to time, the second-year guard has made great strides from his rookie campaign to now and should remain active in the majority of formats moving forward.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson broke out with a career-high performance Tuesday night at Cleveland. Thompson drained six treys as he finished with a career-high 32 points and seven rebounds in a 108-95 victory. He went 13 of 24 shooting from the field, including 6 of 8 from downtown. He also chipped in with two assists and three blocked shots while logging 43 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Thompson was able to hit 10 of his 13 shots Tuesday night from straight-on as he continues to roll for the Warriors. He has averaged 20.4 points per game on 44.7 percent shooting in each of his last five games. Thompson has also knocked down 41.7 percent of his 3-pointers over that five-game span. He has bounced back from a mini-slump this month in a big way and should be kept active in most Fantasy formats moving forward.
News: Golden State shooting guard Klay Thompson, who was feeling under the weather and did not practice Sunday, was fine for Monday's game at Toronto. Thompson, who said he expected to play in the game, started for the Warriors and saw 35 minutes. He was 7 of 16 from the field and hit three 3-pointers to help the Warriors take down the Raptors. Thompson scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds with two steals.
Analysis: Thompson is playing extremely well for the Warriors. The guard is averaging almost 20 points per game over his last five contests with almost four rebounds and three 3-pointers per game. Thompson has been fantastic and can continue to see Fantasy use in most Fantasy formats.
News: The San Francisco Chronicle reports Sunday that Warriors guard Klay Thompson did not practice due to an illness. The practice was not mandatory, however, and Thompson expects to play Monday in Toronto.
Analysis: Thompson is playing extremely well for the Warriors. The guard is averaging almost 20 points per game over his last five contests with 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 3-pointers per game. Thompson has been fantastic and can continue to see Fantasy use in most Fantasy formats. He's not expected to miss any time following this illness.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson had a hard time finding his shot, but nearly picked up a double-double during Friday's contest against the Bulls. Thompson went 4 of 13 shooting from the field, including 0 of 4 from downtown, but a perfect 5 of 5 from the charity stripe. He finished with 13 points, eight rebounds and an assist in a 103-87 defeat. He also chipped in with two steals and a blocked shot while logging 33 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Thompson has scored in double figures in all but one game in January but has been a bit inconsistent with his shot as of late. Still, the 22-year-old is still converting 43.2 percent of his shots, including 37.8 percent from beyond the arc through 11 games this month. He is averaging 20.0 points and 3.4 rebounds over his last five and should be viewed as a solid option in the majority of Fantasy formats moving forward.
News: After finishing with just two points his last time out, Warriors guard Klay Thompson had his best scoring performance since Dec. 12 on Friday against the Spurs. He scored 21 points and dished out three assists in the 95-88 loss. He went 7 for 20 from the floor, including 4 for 11 from downtown, and made all three of his free throws. Thompson also posted three rebounds and two steals while playing 39 minutes in the defeat.
Analysis: Thompson has struggled with his shot of late and it has caused his scoring to take a slight hit. He is averaging 14.4 points with 4.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists in the previous five contests. Thompson is shooting just 27 percent from beyond the arc during that stretch and 36 percent overall. The 22-year-old has bounced back from slumps before so keep an eye on his progress heading into Week 13 (Jan. 21-27). Since he scores in the teens most nights, keep Thompson active in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson hit fewer than half of his shot attempts Wednesday against the Heat, the fifth game in a row he has done so. Thompson had one of his worst shooting performances of the season, making just 1 of 8 from the field in 29 minutes; he had made at least two shots in each previous game. Thompson missed each of his three-point attempts in the game, finishing with just two points. He added two rebounds and three assists, but turned the ball over four times, in a 92-75 loss.
Analysis: Thompson is struggling with his efficiency in his second season in the league, as his shooting has dropped below 40 percent on the year. After shooting 44.3 percent from the field a year ago, he is down to just 39.9 percent this season. He is averaging 15.4 points and 2.6 assists per game, so his overall production is not bad. Thompson remains a viable starting Fantasy option in most formats moving forward, despite the cold spell.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson did a solid job of filling up the stat sheet on Wednesday night against the Grizzlies. He scored 20 points and dished out seven assists. Thompson also posted seven rebounds and one steal in the 94-87 loss. He went 6 for 13 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from downtown, and converted all six of his free throws while playing 42 minutes.
Analysis: Thompson has enjoyed a career campaign with Monta Ellis no longer in Golden State and is proving to be a solid all-around player. He is averaging 16 points with 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the previous five games. Thompson is also putting up a block and a steal during that stretch while shooting 48 percent from beyond the arc. The 22-year-old has yet to scratch the surface of his potential in Fantasy and remains a viable option in most formats.
News: Golden State guard Klay Thompson is firing on all cylinders from beyond the arc of late. Thompson has nailed 3.2 3-pointers per night over his last five games and is scoring 16 points per game over that span.
Analysis: Thompson has remained consistent this season in his second year in the NBA out of Washington State. The 6-foot-7 guard is really stroking it from deep and also has been contributing more steals of late. Playing well, Thompson can be active in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson had another poor night shooting the ball on Wednesday against the Kings. He scored 11 points on 3-of-9 shooting in the 131-127 loss. He went 3 for 6 from downtown, however, and made both of his free throws while playing 36 minutes. Thompson also posted five rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block in the defeat.
Analysis: Thompson is averaging 11.5 points in the last four games while shooting just 30 percent over that span. He has been better from beyond the arc and continues to fill up the stat sheet, however, so his value in Fantasy has not fallen off that much. Owners know that the 22-year-old can be streaky at times so keep an eye on his progress going forward. Thompson is having a breakout campaign thus far and remains a solid option in most Fantasy formats.
News: Golden State guard Klay Thompson scored 10 points during Monday's win at Charlotte. Thompson shot 4 for 7 from the field and connected on two 3-pointers in five attempts. He dished out six assists and added two rebounds for the Warriors in the winning effort. Thompson also blocked a shot.
Analysis: Thompson has been inconsistent scoring the basketball but he can really fill it up when he gets hot, especially from deep. Thompson is hitting on almost 50 percent from 3-point range over his last five games and is averaging 16.2 points per game over that span. He gives Fantasy owners excellent production from deep as well as rebounding the basketball from the guard position. Thompson can be active in just about all Fantasy formats right now.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson was finally able to knock down some shots during Golden State's contest against the Pistons Wednesday night. Thompson made nine of his 13 field-goal attempts in the 104-97 win, including going 5 for 8 from downtown. He also added four rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block to his stat line, while logging 38 minutes of game action. Thompson's five made 3-pointers matched a season high.
Analysis: Thompson has been mired in a major shooting slump in the early part of the season but has finally been showing some signs of breaking out of it of late. While he is still making just 37.5 percent of his shots on the year, he is shooting 45 percent from field over his last five games and is averaging 20.4 points and 5.0 rebounds over that stretch. Still, it is going to take more than a nice five-game stretch to make up for Thompson's slow start, but at least he seems to be moving in the right direction. Fantasy owners should leave him active in the majority of formats for the time being.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson seems to have climbed out of his early-season slump, after shooting better than 50.0 percent from the field for the third time in four games Thursday against Denver. Thompson connected on 10 of 19 Thursday, scoring 20 points in a 106-105 win. He added nine rebounds, three assists and a blocked shot in 43 minutes. His only issue in the game was an ugly 1 for 6 mark from three-point range, the second game in a row that he has made just one three.
Analysis: Thompson is still shooting just 38.5 percent from the field, but he is definitely turning things around. Over the last four games, Thompson is averaging 21.0 points per game on 50.7 percent shooting. He still shooting just 33.3 percent from three-point range in that span, so there is work to be done. Regardless, progress is a good sign from the 22-year-old. Fantasy owners should still consider him a worthy starting Fantasy option at the guard position.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson told the Mercury News that he believes his recent shooting slump is more mental than physical. Thompson has shot just 23 percent from the field over his last four games (11 for 47), including going just 3 of 20 from downtown over that stretch. He is averaging 7.5 points per game during his cold spell but said he has no plans to cut down the amount of attempts he takes per contest. "Keep shooting," he said. "It's all mental. You can't let it get to you. These first 11 games, I haven't been making shots, but I'm all right. I'll be fine."
Analysis: Thompson shot 44.3 percent from the field as a rookie last season -- 41.4 percent from 3-point range -- but has been ice cold from the field thus far this year. However, coach Mark Jackson said he has no plans to take the 22-year-old out of the starting lineup and cited his recent struggles to nothing more than a slump. "He's a different creature," Jackson added. "He's a great shooter. He's going to be fine. Even great shooters go through tough stretches." Fantasy owners sure hope so as Thompson has not even come close to performing the way someone with an average draft position of 69.5 should. However, it is still very early in the season and we aren't ready to give up him just yet. Despite his recent funk, Thompson should remain active in the majority of formats moving forward.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson continued to score at a decent clip Friday against the Timberwolves, but he remains unable to locate his shot. Thompson scored 12 points on just 5 of 14 shooting, including a 1-for-6 showing from three-point range. He also went 1 for 2 on free-throw attempts, while adding two assists, three rebounds and a steal in a 106-98 win. Thompson is now shooting 35.7 percent on the season, despite averaging 15.1 points per game.
Analysis: Thompson probably needs to be a bit more judicious with his shot selection at this point, as he is starting to chuck the ball up a bit too much. Over the last five games, he is shooting the ball 15.4 times per game and coming up with just 14.0 points per game. Thompson shot the ball at a 44.3 percent clip as a rookie, so this could just be a poor stretch for him. He is too talented to remain in a funk like this forever, so Fantasy owners should continue to consider him a viable starting option in most formats.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson registered a team-high 22 points and added seven rebounds during Golden State's 94-92 loss to Sacramento on Monday night. Thompson showed no hesitation after banging his head on the floor while chasing a loose ball last Saturday and logged a season-high 39 minutes of playing time. He drained 7 of his 17 attempts from the field, including 3 of 9 from 3-point range for the Warriors.
Analysis: Thompson wasn't expected to miss any playing time as he suffered minors cuts and bruises on his face following the fall. The blossoming 22-year-old affirmed that status with his best shooting performance of the season Monday (41.2 percent). Thompson has made at least two treys in three of his four games this season and appears primed for a breakout. Consider him a high-end Fantasy option in all formats at this point.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson shot under .500 for the second game in a row to begin the season Friday, in a 104-94 loss to the Grizzlies. Thompson made 4 of 10 from the field for 11 points, two nights after needing 16 shots to score 16 points. Thompson did add five assists, a block, a steal, three rebounds and just one turnover in 38 minutes in the loss.
Analysis: Thompson really blossomed in the second half of his rookie season, so he enters the season with sky-high expectations. The Warriors seem intent on giving him every chance to succeed, and with a dead-eye shot like his, we think Thompson will get going. He is a decent enough playmaker as a second-option in the offense as well, so Thompson has a tone of potential. Stick with the second-year wing in most Fantasy formats.
News: Rookie guard Klay Thompson continues to carry much of the scoring load on the perimeter for the lottery-bound Warriors, and he had one of his more impressive overall lines on Thursday against the Mavericks. Thompson scored 24 points on 8 of 17 shooting, while making half of his six attempts from three-point range and nailing all five of his free throws. He was not just getting it down as a scorer, however as he also put up a team-high eight assists while grabbing seven rebounds in 40 minutes. His efforts were not enough to overcome the Mavericks, however, as the Warriors fell, 103-112.
Analysis: Thompson can struggle some with his consistency, as he scored just 12 points the night before. That is to be expected from a rookie, obviously, and the overall production remains impressive for a first-year player. He is averaging 15.1 points per game over the last 10, while shooting 44.5 percent from the field. The Warriors are going to keep giving him chances, so continue to consider the youngster a viable starting Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Golden State guard Klay Thompson played 22 minutes in a loss to Memphis on Tuesday night. Thompson did not shoot well as he went just 2 of 8 from the field for six points. Thompson added two assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in the losing performance.
Analysis: Thompson is still averaging 14 points per game over his last five, despite his low number on Tuesday. The Warriors handed the reins of the offense to Thompson with their trade-deadline moves and he's been better than expected. Fantasy owners need to keep on relying on the talented rookie, as the shots are just going to keep on coming with the lack of options the Warriors have. He has swiftly moved up the ranks, and should now be considered a solid starting guard in all Fantasy leagues.
News: For the third time in 10 days, Warriors guard Klay Thompson set a new career high in scoring on Saturday night, as he poured in 31 against the Kings, topping his 27-point performance last Wednesday. Thompson needed only 20 field goal attempts to get his 31, as he was efficient in all facets of the game, shooting 10 of 20 from the field, 4 of 9 from three-point range and making all seven of his free-throw attempts. Thompson filled up the stat sheet a little bit along with his scoring outburst, as he added one rebound, two assists, two steals and two blocks, and the Warriors held on for a 111-108 win.
Analysis: The Warriors handed the reins of the offense to Thompson with their trade-deadline moves, and he continues to make them look great. The rookie is rolling now, averaging 17.0 points and 3.0 assists per game over the last ten games, and while the Warriors may not win many games, Thompson is starting to look like a franchise cornerstone player. Fantasy owners need to keep on relying on the talented rookie, as the shots are just going to keep on coming with the lack of options the Warriors have. He has swiftly moved up the ranks, and should now be considered a solid starting guard in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Just one week after posting a career-high 26 points, Warriors guard Klay Thompson one-upped himself – literally. Thompson scored 27 points in 41 minutes on Wednesday night in a 101-92 win over the Hornets, as the team continues to rely on him as the number one option. Thompson shot 11 of 24 from the field, adding four three-pointers while also filling up the stat-sheet nicely, putting up five rebounds and five assists. Teammate David Lee gave Thompson high marks for his jumper, which proved deadly on Wednesday. "He's already one of the best catch-and-shoot players in the league," Lee said. "Everything he does starts with his jump shot."
Analysis: The team has handed the reins over to their young first-round pick, and he has answered the call by becoming a legitimate first option as a scorer in Stephen Curry’s absence and with the recent departure via trade of Monta Ellis. "He is a heck of a player, and he's going to be that for a long time," coach Mark Jackson said of the rookie. "We love and respect Monta Ellis. Part of the reason that made the trade easier is because we had a guy behind him who was ready to play and perform." Thompson is averaging 35.8 minutes per game over the last five, while putting up 21.2 points per game. The Warriors have decided to look to the future, and that is going to include a lot more Thompson, so Fantasy owners should be considered him a solid starting Fantasy option in all leagues moving forward.
News: In his third career start, Golden State guard Klay Thompson stepped up to the plate and scored a career-high 26 points. With Monta Ellis in Milwaukee now, Thompson has moved into the starting lineup for the Warriors. He shot 9 for 16 from the field, going 3 for 7 from downtown, on Wednesday night against the Celtics. He also nailed all five of his foul shots. Thompson added four assists and a rebound in his 40 minutes of action as the Warriors fell to the Celtics, 105-103.
Analysis: Thompson was probably one of the reasons the Warriors could let Ellis go in this trade. Golden State did acquire Stephen Jackson in this trade, but it is unclear when or what position he'll fill. Thompson has scored 40 points combined since the trade and seems to be hitting on all cylinders. As long as he continues to see an increase in minutes, Fantasy owners should view Thompson as a guard worthy of using in deeper formats the remainder of the season.
News: With Monta Ellis shipped off to Milwaukee, Warriors guard Klay Thompson earned his second career start during Tuesday night's contest against the Kings. Thompson finished with 14 points in the 115-89 blowout win, on 6 of 19 shooting from the field. He did miss all five of his shots from behind the arc, but was able to chip in with five assists, four rebounds and one block, while logging 39 minutes of game action.
Analysis: The Warriors did acquire Stephen Jackson in the Ellis deal, but the team is still undecided on how it will handle the veteran. That means Thompson could continue to start in the immediate future, which will give the rookie a big boost in minutes. However, even if he doesn't start, his playing time should increase with Golden State throwing in the white flag this season, so owners looking for help at the guard or forward positions may want to scoop the 22-year-old off the waiver wire.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson continued his torrid 3-point shooting during Monday night's contest against the Wizards. Thompson finished with 18 points in the 120-100 victory, on 7 of 14 shooting from the field. He went 4 of 5 from downtown and also added two assists and two rebounds to his stat line, while logging 20 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Thompson has been seeing around 20 minutes per game with Stephen Curry sidelined with a foot injury, but that is about to change. Curry was able to return on Monday night, which means the rookie could see his minutes go down. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on how things play out moving forward. Thompson is shooting 44 percent from downtown on the season and can be considered a viable low-end option in deeper formats, when he sees ample playing time.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson has found playing time easier to come by since the All-Star break, as he played 21 minutes on Friday against the 76ers. He made 4 of 11 shots on Friday for nine points, as he added a three-pointer on three attempts. He also contributed four rebounds and two assists in the game, which the Warriors lost 105-83.
Analysis: Thompson has seen his playing time bump up a bit with the absence of Stephen Curry, who continues to nurse a sore foot. Curry is likely to return soon, which could relegate Thompson back to the end of the bench, where he has found himself at times. Despite the struggles for playing time, Thompson is having a nice rookie season, shooting 45.0 percent from the field and 44.3 percent from three-point range. If he could carve out a more consistent role, Thompson has the potential to become a useful Fantasy option, however it appears that at least for now, he’s going to continue to remain a marginal option in most formats.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson played just 11 minutes on Wednesday against the Suns, however he could have seen an opportunity to move into the starting lineup, as Stephen Curry suffered a foot injury in the game. Thompson finished with just four points and four rebounds in the game, which the Warriors would 106-104.
Analysis: Thompson has started just one game in his rookie season, however he may be the best option if Curry has to miss an extended period of time. While at this time, nothing much is known about the extent of Curry’s injury, Thompson owners should keep an eye on Curry’s development to see if the team decides to stick the rookie in the starting lineup. His Fantasy value would certainly rise if that were the case however until it happens, consider Thompson just a low-end reserve option in all Fantasy formats.
News: Golden State G Klay Thompson recorded 14 points and four rebounds during the Warriors' 106-97 victory over Houston on Sunday. Thompson connected on 5 of 10 attempts, including a scorching 4 for 6 from 3-point range, to finish with double figures in points for the second straight game. He has now drained at least three treys over his past four outings and is a sizzling 12 for 16 (75 percent) from downtown during that span.
Analysis: Thompson, who was a first-round selection in the previous NBA draft, has meshed well with point guard Stephen Curry and is averaging a solid 10.8 points per game this month. "The thing I love about him is that nothing bothers him," Warriors coach Mark Jackson told the San Francisco Chronicle. "He's a great shooter, but he's a big-time competitor. He's an underrated defender, an underrated passer. It's scary to think just how good he's going to be." Fantasy owners should consider Thompson a quality addition in deeper formats if he continues to improve.
News: Warriors G Klay Thompson received just 16 minutes of playing time on Thursday against Denver, however that was all he needed to establish a new season-high in scoring, as the rookie came out firing, scoring 19 points. Thompson shot lights out in the game, making 8 of 11 from the field including 3 of 4 from three-point range. He didn’t add much else, just one rebound, one assist and one steal, however that didn’t make much of a difference, as his scoring helped the Warriors beat the Nuggets 109-101.
Analysis: Thompson gets inconsistent minutes, but when he's given the opportunity to play quality minutes he doesn't disappoint. He's averaging 8.8 points in 15.2 minutes an outing over his last five games. While his stock is still relatively low, Thompson gives Fantasy owners in deeper category-based formats value off the bench, and the upside makes him worth monitoring in case he starts to receive more minutes on a nightly basis.
News: For the fourth time this season Warriors guard Klay Thompson scored 14 points. He shot 6 for 8 from the field, hitting two 3-pointers, in Friday's 120-109 loss to the Thunder. Thompson added two boards, three blocks, an assist and a steal in his 19 minutes of action. The rookie picked up the slack with Stephen Curry and Monta Ellis both struggling to score.
Analysis: Thompson gets inconsistent minutes, but when he's given the opportunity to play quality minutes he doesn't disappoint. He's averaging 8.6 points in 15 minutes an outing over his last five games. While his stock is still relatively low, Thompson gives Fantasy owners in deeper category-based formats value off the bench.
News: Warriors guard Klay Thompson nailed all four 3-pointers he attempted on Tuesday night in a win at Cleveland. Thompson only played 16 minutes in the game, but went 5 of 9 from the field and 4 for 4 from long distance to score 14 points. He added two assists, one rebound and one steal in the game.
Analysis: Thompson doesn't get enough minutes to really be a consistent Fantasy option in most formats. He has four 3-pointers made in two of his last five games, but hasn't hit a single one in the other three games over that stretch. Until Thompson's shooting becomes more consistent and his minutes go up, he'll have just very low-end Fantasy value.
News: Warriors rookie G Klay Thompson had one of the best games of his young career on Thursday against the Magic, making three shots from three-point range in the fourth quarter to help the keep game close. The Warriors would end up losing 117-109, but Thompson would end up scoring 14 points on five-of-eight shooting, matching his career high, while adding three rebounds, an assist and a steal in 23 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: The Warriors have expected big things from the Washington State product they selected with their first-round selection in the 2011 NBA Draft. Thompson is not yet a main scoring threat, but if Stephen Curry’s ankle injury continues to keep him off the floor, his role is going to keep growing in the offense. While he has more value in keeper-leagues, Thompson could carve out a role as a low-end Fantasy option if he continues his development.
News: Warriors rookie G Klay Thompson has found his stride in recent games, topping double digits two games in a row and establishing new career-highs in scoring in each game, peaking with a 14-point performance in just 22 minutes on Friday as the Warriors lost 97-90 to the Lakers. He shot six-of-eight from the field and two-of-three from three-point range in the game while grabbing a rebound and an assist in the losing effort.
Analysis: The Warriors have expected big things from the Washington State product they selected with their first-round selection in the 2011 NBA Draft. Thompson is not yet a main scoring threat, but if Stephen Curry’s ankle injury continues to keep him off the floor, his role is going to keep growing in the offense. While he has more value in keeper-leagues, Thompson could carve out a role as a low-end Fantasy option if he continues his development.
News: Golden State guard Klay Thompson scored a season-high 10 points on Wednesday night against San Antonio. He shot 40 percent from the floor -- hitting 2 of his 6 attempts from downtown -- in 25 minutes of action. Thompson added three boards for the Warriors in the 101-95 loss.
Analysis: Thompson netted 21.6 points per game for Washington State last year to pace the Pac-10 in scoring. While the Warriors put up a lot of points, Thompson is not a main scoring threat. Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a low-end guard option in the majority of formats, but if Stephen Curry's ankle issues don't go away Thompson could carve out some more minutes moving forward.
News: Warriors SG Klay Thompson, Golden State's rookie first-round pick, scored seven points in 19 minutes off the bench in his first game with the team on Sunday against the Clippers in the season opener. Owner Joe Lacob predicted Thompson will be in the running for Rookie of the Year. Thompson, however, shot just 2 of 8 from the field and was 1 for 3 from deep in the game. He added three rebounds and an assist.
Analysis: Thompson, the 11th overall selection in the 2011 NBA Draft, gives the Warriors one more offensive option in the backcourt, as he netted 21.6 points per game for Washington State last year to pace the Pac-10 in scoring. He is likely to serve as the primary backup to Monta Ellis, and could see time on the court with both starting guards at times. Fantasy owners should view him as a solid option in rookie-only formats. He has definite sleeper appeal for deeper formats as well.
News: Warriors rookie G Klay Thompson made his NBA debut in Golden State’s 107-96 victory over the Kings in the preseason opener. He shot four of 10 from the field for nine points and added two steals in the game while playing 16 minutes off the bench. He was somewhat sloppy, turning the ball over three times, but that is to be expected after such a long lay off.
Analysis: Thompson, the 11th overall selection in the 2011 NBA Draft, gives the Warriors one more offensive option in the backcourt, as he netted 21.6 points per game for Washington State last year to pace the Pac-10 in scoring. He is likely to serve as the primary backup to Monta Ellis, and could see time on the court with both starting guards at times. Fantasy owners should view him as a solid option in rookie-only formats and keep an eye on him during the season in other leagues.
News: Golden State rookie G Klay Thompson signed his contract with the Warriors on Tuesday and began practicing with the club, according to the Contra Costa Times. Thompson received a four-year deal worth a reported $10.4 million that includes teams options in the final two seasons. "Klay Thompson will play right away," coach Mark Jackson said. "He's that good."
Analysis: About all Thompson has been allowed to do recently is rebound for his teammates during shooting drills as he can’t participate in practice until he signs. Thompson, the 11th overall selection in the 2011 NBA Draft, netted 21.6 points per game for Washington State last year to pace the Pac-10 in scoring. Fantasy owners should view him as a solid option in rookie-only formats and keep an eye on him during the season in other leagues.
News: Maybe the last thing the Warriors needed was another shooter. They believe Klay Thompson was just too good not to take. Golden State drafted the Washington State guard with the 11th pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday, adding another potent shooter to an already crowded backcourt. "We will address our issues. But this was an opportunity that we couldn't pass up," new coach Mark Jackson said. "Who's to say we didn't get better today?" Warriors GM Larry Riley called the guard the best pure shooter in the draft earlier this week. Whether he is the right fit for Golden State will be known soon. Thompson led the Pac-10 last season with 21.6 points per game to go with 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists. The 6-foot-7 guard gives some size to the smaller Stephen Curry-Monta Ellis duo, although he's another perimeter player not known for defense.
Analysis: Riley believes Thompson will be a rotation player and strong contributor off the bench as a rookie. He also said Thompson could see more time at small forward behind Dorell Wright, who is coming off a breakout year. We'll find out what role Thompson will play once the season starts, but there's still a chance the Warriors could trade Ellis. If that happens then Thompson's value will rise, but if Ellis remains in Golden State then Thompson should only be drafted with a late-round pick in deep standard leagues. In dynasty/keeper leagues you can draft Thompson with a mid-round selection, and he should be taken in the first round of rookie-only formats.
