SAN FRANCISCO. – Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson, who has missed the last two seasons with leg injuries, has been cleared for full team practice, the Athletic reported on Sunday, citing sources.
Thompson, who won three championships alongside fellow “Splash Brother” Stephen Curry, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the 2019 NBA Finals and his right Achilles prior to last season.
The five-time All-Star is building towards a return before Christmas, the online publication said.
He will join a Warriors’ squad that currently boasts an NBA-best 14-2 record.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was ejected from Sunday’s 121-116 win over the Detroit Pistons for an errant swinging arm that drew significant blood from the face of Isaiah Stewart, the NBA said.
The incident took place with 9:18 remaining in the third quarter, with the Lakers trailing 78-66, as James swung his arm through and struck Pistons center Stewart in the eye area while battling for a rebound after a free throw.
Stewart, with blood streaming from his eye, had to be held back by multiple staff members as he attempted to confront James on several occasions.
Following an official review, James was assessed a ‘Flagrant two penalty,’ resulting in his ejection for the second time in his 19-year career. His first ejection came in November 2017 against the Miami Heat.
