Is Klay Thompson playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Hornets injury report
The The Dallas Mavericks are expected to have most of their rotation available They host the veteran Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night Klay Thompson listed as likely and rookie standout Cooper Flagg ready to play.
Dallas (19–28) enters the game looking to snap a two-game losing streak against a Charlotte (20–28) team that is riding a four-game winning streak. Tipoff is set for 8:30 PM ET at the American Airlines Center, where the Mavericks will also retire franchise legend Marco Aguirre’s No. 24 jersey.
The Mavericks’ injury report released Thursday afternoon listed Thompson as likely with soreness in his left knee, indicating optimism that the 35-year-old will be available. Thompson made his last appearance on Saturday 116–110 loss to the Los Angeles Lakersfinished with six points, three rebounds, two steals and one assist while shooting 2-for-5 from three-point range in 14 minutes.
Now in his second season with Dallas, Thompson has settled into a backup role while providing spacing and perimeter defense. Through 43 games, including eight starts, he averaged 11.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 39 percent from the field, 38 percent from three and 69.7 percent from the free throw line in 22 minutes per game.
The Mavericks are tracking Klay Thompson as the lineup stabilizes against the Hornets
Dallas is also expected to have Flagg back in the lineup after he missed Wednesday’s game 118-105 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves due to treatment of an injury to the left ankle joint. The 19-year-old rookie has been a central part of the Mavericks’ rotation all season long, taking on significant responsibility as a scorer and secondary playmaker.
Entering Thursday, Flagg is averaging 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game while logging heavy minutes. His return provides a boost as Dallas faces a Charlotte team that has gained momentum over the past week.
Final confirmation of Thompson’s availability is expected closer to tip-off, but the Mavericks appear to be in position to be at full strength for a nationally notable night honoring Aguirre as they try to halt their recent slump.
2026-01-29 20:15:00
