Klay Thompson

The Warriors announced that Klay Thompson will not return this season as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee. According to Golden State head coach Steve Kerr, "This is what I expected from the beginning given the severity of the injury."

Fantasy Impact

It's official. Thompson will not suit up for the Warriors this season but he remains optimistic that he'll be ready at the start of training camp in late September 2020. Thompson's dynasty outlook remains intact but fantasy owners in re-draft formats can confidently send him to the waiver wire.

Golden State Warriors' Head Coach Steve Kerr said "he's not entertaining the idea of Klay Thompson returning."

Fantasy Impact

Klay Thompson is still "a long way" from have a definitive return timeline, per Steve Kerr. It was reported that Thompson could return at the end of the season, but it appears he will need more time to recover from a torn left ACL. The 30-year old guard can safely be dropped in re-draft formats and is an obvious hold in dynasty leagues.

Klay Thompson is unlikely to play this season while he recovers from his torn ACL suffered in the 2019 NBA Finals, according to an interview with Steve Kerr.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson was expected to take the court post-All Star Break, but it looks like the Warriors will take the cautious approach and hold him out all year. With the core of Steph Curry, D’Angelo Russell, Draymond Green, and Thompson intact for several more years at least, it makes sense for Thompson to take the year off and not risk re-injury. He’s a clear dynasty stash but can be safely dropped in redraft formats.

Klay Thompson has been reported to be targeting a return from his ACL injury sometime after the 2020 All-Star break, Arash Markazi of the LA Times reports.

Fantasy Impact

The five-time All-Star has been recovering this offseason after sustaining a torn ACL injury during game six of the NBA Finals. Thompson finished the 2019 season averaging 21.5 points per game with a field goal percentage of 46.7 and three-point percentage of 40.2, the second-lowest mark of his career. Despite this slight decline in his three-point shot, Klay figures to be a key contributor to an offensively depleted Golden State squad when activated. The arrival of guard D'Angelo Russell should also provide more scoring opportunities for Klay, but owners should remain cautious as an ACL injury is no easy feat to overcome.

Klay Thompson (knee) underwent surgery Tuesday to repair his torn ACL, and has been given a timetable of five-to-seven months.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson recently signed a five year, $190 million contract to stay with the Warriors. There is hope that he would return sometime in February. Thompson averaged 21.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 3.1 triples made in 78 games for the Warriors last season.