Klay

Thompson

After missing their last four games, Thompson returned to the lineup for this game, which pushed Quentin Grimes back to the bench. Grimes had scored at least 20 points in three straight games, but he wasn’t able to keep that going in this game. Thompson and Grimes each played 20 minutes, and it was Grimes that ended up being more productive. However, Spencer Dinwiddie (16/1/4) ended up logging 24 minutes and was part of the lineup that closed out this game. It has been a rough season for Thompson, but this was one of his worst performances of the year.

Irving, Thompson, and Lively are back after missing Sunday’s win over Portland, prompting three changes to the starting lineup. They’ll replace Jaden Hardy, Quentin Grimes, and Daniel Gafford, with Gafford being the only one likely to retain the fantasy value needed to merit being rostered in standard leagues.

Quentin Grimes has been on a tear recently, but with Klay returning from a four-game absence, he’ll likely be pushed back to the bench. Grimes has earned more minutes, but his 20-point streak will likely come to an end with Thompson back.

Thompson has missed the team’s last four games, but he may return to the lineup on Tuesday. Quentin Grimes has been starting in his place and has scored at least 20 points in three straight games. However, Thompson’s return will likely push Grimes to the bench, even if he has been playing better than Thompson has all year.

Thompson will miss a fourth straight game with this foot issue, which will open the door for Quentin Grimes to remain in the starting unit. Spencer Dinwiddie should also see some extra minutes, especially with both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving questionable to play.

Thompson didn’t practice Friday and has since been ruled out after he was initially listed as questionable. He also missed Wednesday’s game against the Knicks with the same injury. Naji Marshall will likely continue to start in his place with Spencer Dinwiddie seeing more minutes off the bench.

Doncic and Gafford both practiced on Friday, but Thompson did not. All three should be considered questionable for Saturday, with Thompson’s status the most in doubt. Players like Jaden Hardy, Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall and Dereck Lively II would all be in line for more playing time if Doncic, Gafford or Thomspon are sidelined.

Thompson hasn’t played since Sunday’s overtime loss to the Hawks. Naji Marshall will continue to start with Spencer Dinwiddie getting more minutes off the bench in Klay’s absence.

Both guards missed Monday’s game, which was the second night of a back-to-back. There is a chance that they remain sidelined against New York, which would allow Naji Marshall and Jaden Hardy to remain in the starting unit for another game, with Spencer Dinwiddie taking on extra minutes off the bench.

Thompson played in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Heat, but is out on the second night of a back-to-back against the Hawks. Naji Marshall will likely move into the starting lineup with Spencer Dinwiddie seeing more minutes off the bench in Klay’s absence.