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Steve Kerr on Klay Thompson: We don’t have a target return date yet

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Connor Letourneau: Steve Kerr on Klay Thompson’s return: “We don’t have a target date. What we have is a number of weeks ahead of us where we’re going to for certain let it play out. … I would think that, within a few weeks, we’d be able to sort of get a target date.”
Source: Twitter @Con_Chron

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Kevon Looney: “Klay looked good, especially for someone who’s been out that long. … We’re excited to see him get back.” – 4:09 PM

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Gary Payton II was limited in practice today and is QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow. Andre Iguodala didn’t practice, but told Kerr the swelling in his knee has gone down. He’s OUT tomorrow. Hopes to get some on-court work in the coming days. – 4:00 PM

Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
James Wiseman update, per Kerr: “Doing fine, nothing structural.” Doing 1×1, 2×2, drill work. Not scrimaging yet. Kerr said meniscus recovery is not linear. – 4:00 PM

Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Gary Payton II is questionable for tomorrow, and Andre Iguodala is out for tomorrow’s game against the Sixers, per Steve Kerr. – 4:00 PM

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After missing two seasons due to injuries, Klay Thompson has reportedly been cleared to fully return to Warriors practices and could debut by the week of Christmas. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/21/rep… – 4:00 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kerr says Iguodala will not play tomorrow vs. Sixers because of ongoing knee soreness — but the good news for the Warriors is Iguodala told Kerr “he’s feeling a lot better.”
GP2 is questionable vs. Sixers. – 3:59 PM

Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
GPII was limited in practice today. Iguodala sat out practice, but told Kerr’s he’s feeling “a lot better.” GPII is questionable for tomorrow. Iguodala is out for tomorrow. – 3:58 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Andre Iguodala didn’t practice, but swelling in his knee is down. Kerr said he should be getting work on the court in the next few days. He’s out vs Sixers tomorrow. Kerr termed Gary Payton II as questionable. – 3:58 PM

Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
One sign of Draymond Green’s renewed dedication: He was lifting in the weight room 5 minutes after the game on Sunday, per Warriors coach Steve Kerr – 3:53 PM

Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Asst coach Kenny Atkinson remains out with an unspecified leg injury but did join Warriors’ coaches meeting Monday for the first time in a couple weeks, per Steve Kerr. – 3:50 PM

Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Steve Kerr on whether he’s thinking about how to fold Klay Thompson back into the lineup: “We’ll figure that out when the time comes. Right now, we’re just preparing to try to win the game tomorrow.” – 3:50 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kerr says that Wiseman still hasn’t been fully cleared for scrimmaging. It remains unclear when he’ll be able to return. Kerr says there’s nothing wrong with the knee structurally — they’re just being patient as Wiseman continues rehab from meniscus tear. – 3:49 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Kenny Atkinson was in the Warriors’ coaching meeting this morning. First one he has been able to attend. Steve Kerr said he’s in contact with Atkinson on a daily basis. He will now be in more meetings. But not physically ready to be full time back in the building. – 3:49 PM

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Klay did everything in practice today and participated in a 5-on-5 scrimmage yesterday. Right now, the Warriors’ main focus is ramping up his strength and endurance. – 3:48 PM

Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Steve Kerr on Kenny Atkinson: “He’s been cleared to come to our meetings. Hopefully, before too long, he’ll be cleared to come to our practices as well. … I talk to him everyday. He sends me texts with his thoughts.” – 3:48 PM

Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Steve Kerr on Klay Thompson: “Especially early when he’s scrimmaging, he’s knocking down shots. … But you can see fatigue setting in much earlier than he would in a month, two months.” – 3:47 PM

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Steve Kerr says the Warriors don’t have a target date set for Klay Thompson’s return yet. But they hope to figure it out over the next few weeks. – 3:47 PM

Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Per Kerr: Klay Thompson is scrimmaging 5×5 and going “full bore.” His Achilles is structurally sound, no ill effects. Right now is about building strength and endurance. There is no target date for his return. – 3:45 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kerr says the organization has no target date for Klay’s return. It’s all a matter of when Klay thinks — and the training staff thinks — he’s ready to play. – 3:45 PM

Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Steve Kerr on Klay Thompson’s injury update: “When I said I don’t know where that came from, I was referring to when he was coming back…I probably just anticipated a question that didn’t come, so that’s my fault. I just wanted to make sure everybody was on the same page.” – 3:44 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Here is an update on James Wiseman from Steve Kerr. Still not cleared for scrimmaging. They’re waiting on that final clearance from Rick Celebrini. pic.twitter.com/J6jXLQpk30 – 3:44 PM

Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Steve Kerr on Klay Thompson’s return: “We don’t have a target date. What we have is a number of weeks ahead of us where we’re going to for certain let it play out. … I would think that, within a few weeks, we’d be able to sort of get a target date.” – 3:44 PM

Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
James Wiseman is doing 2-on-2 work, but has yet to get cleared for scrimmaging.
“We’re just trying to be patient and do the best thing we can for James,” Steve Kerr said. – 3:41 PM

Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Klay Thompson in the #77 jersey at practice. pic.twitter.com/FzQsLkrsWD – 3:31 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr: “You have internal leaders like Bjelica and Otto who have been around. You have Draymond ripping into guys. You have Steph putting his arm around them. Andre’s making a cryptic comment. It just feels like the hierarchy is in a good place.” theathletic.com/2939010/2021/1… – 12:31 PM

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
🏀 Should the rookies play more?
🏀 How Klay can help Steph
🏀 Jordan Poole’s ceiling
🏀 Draymond’s love for the game
New Locked On #Warriors
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✳️ https://t.co/LuwpF4FYyR pic.twitter.com/ijPs6z0x7c – 12:29 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
How do the Warriors have the NBA’s #1 statistical defense in the last half-decade?
I spent the last road trip asking around. Interviews with Steve Kerr, Draymond Green and more. theathletic.com/2939010/2021/1… – 10:12 AM

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After missing two seasons due to injuries, Klay Thompson has reportedly been cleared to fully return to Warriors practices and could debut by the week of Christmas. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/21/rep… – 10:00 PM

More on this storyline

Nick Friedell: Klay, rocking the 77 jersey, getting some shots up after practice. pic.twitter.com/zoeLDJag9O -via Twitter @NickFriedell / November 23, 2021

Connor Letourneau: The Warriors brought in some people to scrimmage with Klay Thompson yesterday. “He looks good,” Kerr said. “…It’s just a matter of building strength and endurance, especially the endurance part. It just takes time.” -via Twitter @Con_Chron / November 23, 2021

Nick Friedell: Kerr on Klay: “He looks good … Klay is just so happy to be out there playing, competing.” Kerr says Klay did everything at practice today and it’s just a matter of building up Klay’s strength and endurance now. -via Twitter @NickFriedell / November 23, 2021