Overview
- Kidd said the move is not permanent and that Thompson agreed to come off the bench to help the offense find a rhythm.
- In his reserve debut, Thompson posted 11 points in 21 minutes, shooting 4-of-7 from the field and 3-of-6 from deep in a 101-99 loss to the Pelicans.
- D’Angelo Russell replaced Thompson in the starting five as Dallas continues to search for a workable guard rotation.
- Through eight games, Thompson is averaging 8.5 points on 34.2% shooting overall and 29.2% from three, marking a career-worst start.
- Dallas sits at 2-6 with the NBA’s third-worst three-point percentage, as Kyrie Irving remains out with a torn ACL and Anthony Davis is sidelined with a calf injury, while some fans on social media have blamed Thompson’s relationship with Megan Thee Stallion without on-court evidence.