Klay Thompson Injury Update Before Mavs-Jazz Game

Klay Thompson did not practice on Friday.

Oct 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) runs back up the court after making a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, the Dallas Mavericks will play the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

Klay Thompson has missed each of the previous two games.

According to Landon Thomas of Mavs Fans For Life, Thompson did not participate in Friday's practice.

Via Thomas: "Klay Thompson (plantar fascia) didn’t practice today but he was getting some work in after practice.

Good sign for Klay in his recovery."

Klay Thompson (plantar fascia) didn’t practice today but he was getting some work in after practice.

Good sign for Klay in his recovery. pic.twitter.com/XBPLmAXr4J

— Landon Thomas (@sixfivelando) November 29, 2024

Thompson has also been ruled out for the game.

Via Underdog NBA: "Klay Thompson (foot) listed out for Saturday."

Klay Thompson (foot) listed out for Saturday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) November 29, 2024

While nothing appears to be serious, Thompson missing three straight games is not something that Mavs fans will be happy about.

The four-time NBA Champion is currently in his first year with the team after signing as a free agent over the offseason.

He is averaging 13.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 38.3% from the field and 36.8% from the three-point range in 17 games.

Nov 14, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images / Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Mavs will enter Saturday's showdown against Utah as the eighth seed in the Western Conference with an 11-8 record in 19 games.

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak.

On the road, the Mavs have gone 4-5 in the nine games they have played away from Dallas.

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— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 29, 2024

Thompson had spent the first 13 seasons of his career with the Golden State Warriors.

The future Hall of Famer has career averages of 19.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 41.2% from the three-point range.