With the Dallas Mavericks adding to a disappointing 2025-26 campaign on Saturday , 35-year-old Klay Thompson became involved in a brief postgame altercation opposite Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies . The 26-year-old point guard was unavailable for Finnish head coach Tuomas Iisalo but vocal. Players and coaches of both sides needed to separate the two players.

“Nothing of intelligent depth,” said the four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors , describing Morant’s deliveries in the heated exchange. “He was just running his mouth. He’s been running his mouth for a long time. It’s funny to run your mouth when you’re on the bench. It’s kind of the story of his career so far. Leaving us wanting more.”

Thompson went for 22 points behind 7/17 from the field, including six

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