Warriors Rumors: Klay Thompson 5-6 Weeks Away from Making Return from Injury

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is reportedly 5-6 weeks away from making his highly anticipated return to the court, per NBA reporter Jordan Schultz. 

Thompson is making "steady progress" toward a return, Schultz adds, and is in "great shape." 

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on NBA Countdown on Wednesday that Thompson could return before a Christmas Day matchup against the Phoenix Suns. So, Schultz's report definitely adds up. 

Golden State is set to play the Sacramento Kings on Dec. 20 before visiting the Suns on Dec. 25. 

Earlier this month, Thompson said during an ESPN broadcast that he misses being away from the court. He added: "... I think these last two years have given me a great sense of appreciation for the work it takes to be great, and my story is still being written."

The 31-year-old also recently posted a message to Warriors fans on social media, hinting that his return is imminent. He posted a photo of himself to Instagram with the caption: "Hey DubNation, it’s coming. Just stay patient with me."

Thompson missed the entire 2019-20 season with a torn ACL, which he suffered during Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. He also missed the 2020-21 season with a torn Achilles suffered during an offseason workout. 

The Warriors are rolling this season despite Thompson's absence. They enter Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets with an 11-1 record, the best in the Western Conference. Steph Curry, Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins lead the team in scoring, while Draymond Green leads Golden State in rebounds, assists and blocks. 

Golden State currently has the fourth-best odds to win the 2022 NBA title at +750, according to FanDuel. The Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers currently have better odds.