Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion (Photo by Imagn Images)
Klay Thompson has been one of the most relatable guys in the NBA. From sending fans into a frenzy due to his impressive pool skills in a dive bar to actually kayaking during his free time, it seems Thompson can do it all.

But as personal life goes, the former four-time champ likes to keep it private. Unlike stars who like to open up to the public, Thompson gives us the freedom to speculate about his personal time off the court. When a reporter asked Thompson if dating Megan Thee Stallion helps his game on the Mavericks media day, the 35-year-old quickly dismissed the question.

“I’m not going to talk about that. But I will say that every summer doesn’t change for me, because I know what it takes to go the distance and there’s really no such thing as an offseason. The summer time is such as strenuous as the season and you have to train as if your are going to play 100 a year. And that’s what I do,” per Klay Thompson in an interview with Yahoo Sports.

Class answer from the five-time all-star. He kind of dodged the question but gave a subtle hint that his relationship off the court serves as an inspiration for his game. The cute couple started dating in July 2025.

Klay Thompson Drops Hint About Retirement

Klay Thompson (Image Credit: Imagn Images)
Entering his 13th season in the league, Thompson has played plenty of minutes throughout his career. As a result, it really isn’t surprising that he dropped a hint about his retirement plans this offseason. While he plans on playing until the wheels drop off, it won’t be a shock if he quietly rides into the sunset a couple of years from now.

With Kyrie Irving out at least for the first half of the 2025-26 season, expect Thompson to play a prominent role for the Mavericks this year. His numbers have dwindled a bit since arriving in Dallas, but that’s to be expected. He battled multiple career-threatening injuries this decade. Let’s just appreciate that he still has love for the game.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.