Klay Thompson exits with right adductor contusion, listed doubtful for Friday

klay thompson exited Sunday’s game against Oklahoma City with a right adductor contusion and did not return, a development that leaves him doubtful for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies on the NBA Injury Report.

Klay Thompson exits with right adductor contusion

Thompson was off to a modest start in the first half against the Thunder, scoring 7 points on 3-of-8 shooting in 14 minutes. He left the court with 1: 59 remaining in the second quarter and did not play in the second half after the team listed the issue as a right adductor contusion.

How the injury deepens the Mavericks’ roster problems

His exit adds to an already long injury list: Marvin Bagley III (neck sprain), Cooper Flagg (left midfoot sprain), P. J. Washington (left ankle sprain) and Naji Marshall (right finger contusion) were all sidelined entering the game against Oklahoma City, and Dereck Lively II and Kyrie Irving remain out for the rest of the season.

Availability and the immediate lineup impact

klay thompson is listed as doubtful for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies on the NBA Injury Report. The injury report notes Thompson is likely to get the night off, a move that would open minutes for Naji Marshall, Max Christie and Khris Middleton in Friday’s projected rotation against Memphis.