Klay Thompson blasts Ja Morant, invokes Gary Payton II 2022 playoffs injury

The Dallas Mavericks might have lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, but in the case of Klay Thompson vs. Ja Morant, the four-time NBA champion got the last laugh.First, Thompson actually played in Memphis’ 102-96 win over Dallas at American Airlines Center, and played well, scoring a team-high 22 points. However, after the final buzzer, Thompson and Morant were seen jarring at each other under the basket before they had to be separated. Here’s what led to Klay Thompson getting upset at Ja Morant, he point his finger in Klay’s face pic.twitter.com/qwEO1U9ZsE — Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod (@big_business_) November 23, 2025 It’s unclear exactly what was said, but some online might have deciphered Morant’s message to Thompson. Ja Morant to Klay Thompson: “YOU A BUM NOW.” pic.twitter.com/eVtpRLvyzU — BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) November 23, 2025 Thompson, speaking to reporters after the game, was asked what Morant, out with a right calf strain, told him. (h/t ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta)“Nothing of intelligent depth,” Thompson...