Thompson Returns from Injury, Scores 7, Jokes About Curry's KT11s

Dallas Mavericks' Klay Thompson returned to action Thursday against his former team, the Warriors, after missing Tuesday due to a left knee injury. He scored just 7 points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3PT) in the 126-116 loss. Post-game, Thompson made a funny quip about Steph Curry wearing his KT11 shoes, expressing gratitude but wishing Curry hadn't won in them. Thompson, who departed Golden State in the 2024 offseason, is now a Mavericks bench player with one year left on his contract, facing a potential trade before Feb. 5. He averaged 11.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in his last five games.