Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson will miss Saturday’s game against the Sixers due to right knee soreness and is scheduled to have an MRI on that knee on Sunday, as Nick Friedell of ESPN.com relays.
While Thompson will undergo an MRI to assess the injury, which he suffered during Thursday’s game against Orlando, he views the test as a precaution and doesn’t believe the issue will sideline him for an extended period.
“I’m sore, but I’ll be all right,” Thompson told Friedell. “I don’t think it’s anything serious, but it’s definitely better [we] take the right precautions for sure.”
Although Thompson’s injury doesn’t sound significant, it’s worth monitoring any health issue affecting one of the Warriors’ star players, since that may be the only thing that can derail them from claiming their third consecutive championship. If the Dubs do have to hold Thompson out of action for longer than anticipated, they have an open roster spot and could add some extra depth if it’s needed.
Thompson has only missed one other game this season — that contest, which took place on January 31, when Klay was battling an illness, was also against Philadelphia.