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December 25, 2025
Good to go vs. Golden State
Thompson (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis
Thompson did not play against the Nuggets on Tuesday while managing a left knee injury, but he will return Thursday against his old team. He has averaged 11.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 21.8 minutes per game over his last five outings.
December 24, 2025
Likely to play Christmas Day
Thompson (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against Golden State.
Analysis
Thompson sat out Tuesday's game against the Nuggets while managing a left knee injury, but the veteran shooting guard is on track to play Thursday against the team that drafted him in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft. Since Dec. 1, Thompson has averaged 11.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.9 threes over 22.0 minutes per game.
December 23, 2025
Out Tuesday
Thompson (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Denver, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reports.
Analysis
As expected, Thompson will miss the second leg of Dallas' back-to-back set due to left knee soreness. He'll be joined on the sidelines by Max Christie (illness), leaving more minutes available for the likes of Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin and Jaden Hardy. Thompson's next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday against the Warriors.
December 23, 2025
Unlikely to play Tuesday
Thompson is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with left knee soreness.
Analysis
Thompson logged 31 minutes during Monday's 119-113 loss to the Pelicans, and he's dealing with some soreness in the aftermath. With Max Christie (illness) also unlikely to be available, Naji Marshall is a prime streaming candidate in all fantasy formats, and Caleb Martin is a target in deeper settings.
December 23, 2025
Drains five triples off bench
Thompson registered 20 points (7-17 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes during the Mavericks' 119-113 loss to the Pelicans on Monday.
Analysis
Thompson did all of his damage in the first half -- including 14 points in the first quarter -- but he was unable to carry that momentum into the final two frames of Monday's loss. It was just the third time this season that the veteran sharpshooter scored at least 20 points in a game and the sixth time he's connected on five or more triples. In eight games since Dec. 1, Thompson has connected on 37.1 percent of his three-point attempts on 7.8 3PA/G.
December 22, 2025
Available to play
Thompson (knee) is available for Monday's game in New Orleans.
Analysis
Thompson will shed his probable tag due to a lingering left knee issue. The veteran swingman is averaging 10.8 points on 36.7 percent shooting from the field this season.
December 22, 2025
Upgraded to probable
Thompson (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis
Thompson was previously listed as questionable for Dallas, but it appears that he will likely give it a go. Over his last seven appearances, he's averaging 10.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.6 three-pointers.
December 21, 2025
Still working through knee injury
Thompson (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis
Thompson has been working through a left knee issue on and off since November, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Monday's game. His absence would be particularly impactful if one or both of Cooper Flagg (back) and Max Christie (illness) were unable to suit up. Across seven games since Dec. 1, Thompson has averaged 10.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.6 threes over20.7 minutes per game.
December 20, 2025
Good to go Saturday
Thompson (knee/illness) is available for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Analysis
Thompson was considered questionable due to left knee soreness before missing morning shootaround with an illness. Despite the pair of ailments, Thompson has been given the green light to face the 76ers. In 26 games this season, Thompson is averaging 10.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 21.7 minutes.
December 20, 2025
Not present at shootaround
Thompson (illness) did not participate in the Mavericks' Saturday morning shootaround, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis
Thompson is currently listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the 76ers due to left knee soreness, but his absence from the morning shootaround indicates that he is leaning toward the doubtful side of playing. Max Christie, Naji Marshall and D'Angelo Russell would be in line for more minutes off the bench if Thompson is ruled out.