Warriors face Mavericks, Klay Thompson in Tuesday’s NBA Cup opener. They’ll also play the Grizzlies, Pelicans and Nuggets in group play.

Andrew Wiggins is on the Warriors' injury report ahead of their first NBA Cup game on Tuesday night against the Mavericks.

Klay Thompson Returns, Warriors vs. Mavericks NBA Cup Opener

This collection of the Warriors wishing Klay back home went viral on the Warriors on NBCS X account, accumulating nearly 300,000 views and 10,000 likes within two hours. Warriors fans have been waiting for Klay's return to Chase Center since he left in free agency, so expect both sides to show out in Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup.

Klay Thompson will play against the Golden State Warriors for the first time on Tuesday. When the Dallas Mavericks visit the Chase Center, they will see thousands of fans wearing captain's hats, as a tribute to"the four-time NBA champion who frequently navigated the waters of the San Francisco Bay on his 37-foot fishing vessel,

Historical dominance. It’s the best way to summarize the Cavs’ unbelievable start to the 2024-25 season, which reached a new apex Friday night with a 136-117 wire-to-wire manhandling of the Golden State Warriors — a longtime rival that entered the game boasting a 7-1 record and the league’s best net rating.

The Cavaliers put away the Bulls on Monday night, registering their 12th consecutive win to start the 2024-25 NBA season. The 12-0 run is tied for the sixth-best start in NBA history with the 1996-97 Bulls and the 1982-83 Sonics.