Klay Thompson clears protocol, OK to play in Game 1

Klay Thompson, who was diagnosed with a concussion after suffering an injury during Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on May 27, has completed the NBA’s concussion protocol and has been cleared to play for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

Thompson returned to practice Monday, after which he said he needed a "couple more days to get completely right, and I expect to be fully healthy and compete on Thursday."