After missing two seasons with an Achilles and knee injury, Klay Thompson’s long-awaited return to the Golden State Warriors could be just around the corner.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, there’s optimism the five-time All-Star will return to the Warriors on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers at San Francisco’s Chase Center.
Via @wojespn on Twitter:
There’s optimism Golden Warriors guard Klay Thompson will make his return vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, sources tell ESPN. A final decision is expected once the Warriors return from a two-game trip on Friday.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 3, 2022
Throughout the final stages of his rehab, Thompson and Steve Kerr have indicated the 31-year-old guard will make his highly-anticipated debut at home in front of Golden State’s fanbase in the Bay Area.
After playing the Miami Heat on Monday, the Warriors will have two road games before meeting the Cavs on Sunday at Chase Center. Following Golden State’s contest against Cleveland, the team won’t play in the Bay Area until Jan. 18.
As he prepares for his return to the court, Thompson recently joined Steph Curry and the rest of the Warriors’ starters in a scrimmage for the first time. Thompson has also been spotted getting up jumpers at Golden State’s pregame shootarounds.
Stay tuned to Warriors Wire for all the updates surrounding Thompson’s return.
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