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Klay Thompson a late addition to injury report, won’t play vs. Wizards

At 2-7, the Dallas Mavericks hold the worst record in the Western Conference to start the 2025-26 NBA season. As they look to snap a four-game losing streak on Saturday against the Washington Wizards, the team will be even more short-handed than usual, with Klay Thompson added late to the injury report.

Thompson was officially listed as out for the Mavericks’ game against the Wizards due to an illness, according to ClutchPoints’ official Mavericks reporter Joey Mistretta. This will mark the first game Thompson has missed this season.

In addition to Thompson’s absence, the Mavericks are already facing frontcourt challenges. Dereck Lively II is sidelined with a knee injury, while Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford are both listed as questionable for the upcoming game against Washington.

Thompson is in his second year with Dallas after signing as a free agent last offseason. So far this season, he has appeared in nine games, averaging just about 20 minutes per game—a career low. His stats include 7.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, with shooting splits of 31.6 percent from the field, 26.4 percent from three-point range, and a perfect 100 percent from the free-throw line.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/klay-thompson-a-late-addition-to-injury-report-wont-play-vs-wizards

Labaron Philon scores 22 as No. 15 Alabama beats North Dakota 91-62 in season opener

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Labaron Philon Jr. led No. 15 Alabama with 22 points and eight assists as the Crimson Tide opened their season with a convincing 91-62 victory against North Dakota on Monday night.

Philon was instrumental in Alabama’s strong start, scoring or assisting on 32 of the team’s 48 first-half points, helping to overcome a short-handed bench. Alabama was without key players including guards Aden Holloway (wrist) and Latrell Wrightsell (Achilles), as well as transfer forward Keitenn Bristow (ankle). Additionally, transfer guard Jalil Bethea remained sidelined due to a foot injury sustained during practice in September.

With those absences, true freshman Amari Allen and transfer Taylor Bol Bowen earned starting roles. Allen made a significant impact, finishing the game with 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

North Dakota was led by Garrett Anderson, who scored 13 points, and Eli King, who added 11. The game remained close early, but Alabama pulled away with a decisive 19-5 run midway through the first half. Philon displayed excellent control throughout the game, hitting 6 of 7 shots and assisting on five teammates’ baskets in the opening half.

After the initial surge, the Crimson Tide’s lead never dropped below double digits. Four Alabama players finished the game in double figures, including London Jemison with 12 points.

Despite the strong offensive showing, turnovers continue to be an issue for Alabama. The team committed 15 turnovers in the opener, a concern given that they ranked 268th nationally (out of 355 teams) last season, averaging 12.7 turnovers per game.

Looking ahead, North Dakota will host UC Riverside on Thursday night, while Alabama prepares to face No. 5 St. John’s on Saturday.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/labaron-philon-scores-22-no-031141698.html

Golden Knights captain Mark Stone considered week-to-week due to wrist injury

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone is considered week-to-week with a wrist injury, coach Bruce Cassidy said Monday. Stone was injured in the third period of the Golden Knights’ 6-1 win over Calgary on Saturday.

This season, Stone has accumulated 13 points (two goals, 11 assists), just two points behind teammate and NHL leader Jack Eichel, who leads with 15 points.

“I feel for him,” Cassidy said. “He’s always bounced back well, that’s the good news. When we do get him back, whether that’s short, medium, or long term, we don’t know yet.”

In Stone’s absence, Brandon Saad will move to the top line, joining Eichel and Ivan Barbashev, who will shift to right wing. On the power play, Stone had contributed eight points, helping Vegas rank second in the league.

Mitch Marner will take over Stone’s role at the goal line on the power play, while defenseman Shea Theodore will be promoted to the top unit.

The Knights, currently holding a 4-0-2 record, are preparing for their toughest test of the young season. They will face the undefeated Carolina Hurricanes (5-0-0) at home, despite being short-handed among their forward lines and blue line.

Stone joins forward Brett Howden and defenseman Noah Hanifin on the injured list. Howden, sidelined with a lower-body injury, has resumed skating but will not be available against the Hurricanes. Hanifin remains out with an undisclosed injury and has not resumed skating since Vegas’ 6-5 shootout loss to Los Angeles in the season opener.
http://lasvegassun.com//news/2025/oct/20/golden-knights-captain-mark-stone-considered-week/