Klay Thompson Injury: Steve Kerr provides an update about the mysterious wounding of his marquee scorer

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Fans were shocked to know about Klay Thompson’s injury just before their game against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Given that the Golden State Warriors are in dire need of a hero in Stephen Curry’s absence, Thompson too resting on the sidelines was never going to do them any favor. As a result of which the home team suffered a brutal 115-101 at Chase Center.

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 06: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors stands on the court prior to the start of a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 06, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

However, if you were to believe the Warriors – it is a mere knee soreness, which means that Thompson was likely given a night off to rest and recover. After their most recent loss, Steve Kerr decided to add on it and give the latest update on Klay Thompson’s Injury.

As the veteran Warriors Head Coach, this move laid out on Saturday for Klay, was only precautionary, according to Warriors beat reporter Anthony Slater of The Athletic.

Klay Thompson Injury: When will the marquee shooter return?

There is no doubt that Klay Thompson will be ready to unleash himself against the Phoenix Suns, against whom he endured his career’s first ejection. Even with Devin Booker indefinitely ruled out with a groin strain, Thompson will be looking to fire on all cylinders as a loss would mean the Warriors slipping below .500 mark.

Talking about the most recent game between Warriors vs Magic, with Thompson out of commission, Jordan Poole was asked to do the heavy lifting for the Dubs. The young stud did all he can for his team, but his 21-point effort wasn’t enough.

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Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Francisco, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Subsequently, the Orlando Magic duo of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 49 points to lead the away side to a 115-101 victory.

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