Mavericks' Klay Thompson Exits Game with Injury, Bets Refunded

Thompson left Sunday's game against the Thunder in the first half due to a right adductor contusion.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Mavericks guard Klay Thompson exited Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half due to a right adductor contusion and did not return. As a result, DraftKings Sportsbook's Early Exit program will apply, refunding single pre-game and live prop bets on Thompson's lines as losses, while recalculating odds for affected parlay legs.

Why it matters

Thompson's injury is a significant development for the Mavericks, who are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. The Early Exit program is designed to protect bettors when unexpected player injuries or events occur during a game.

The details

Thompson played 15 minutes, recording seven points and an assist, before leaving the game. The Mavericks announced that he would not return. DraftKings Sportsbook confirmed that its Early Exit program would apply, refunding single bets on Thompson's lines as losses while recalculating odds for affected parlay legs.

  • Thompson exited the game at the end of the second quarter on March 1, 2026.
  • The Mavericks announced Thompson would not return to the game.

The players

Klay Thompson

A guard for the Dallas Mavericks who exited Sunday's game against the Thunder due to a right adductor contusion.

DraftKings Sportsbook

The online sportsbook that will refund bets on Thompson's lines due to its Early Exit program.

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What they’re saying

“Klay Thompson (right adductor contusion) will not return to tonight's game against Oklahoma City.”

— Marc Stein, NBA Reporter (Twitter)

“All qualifying bets (including LIVE), will be honored and tagged as Early Exit Protected.”

— DraftKings Support (Twitter)

What’s next

The Mavericks will provide an update on the severity of Thompson's injury in the coming days.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of sportsbook programs like Early Exit, which protect bettors when unexpected events occur during games, ensuring a fair and transparent betting experience.