US EditionWarriors’ Gary Payton II out indefinitely with left thumb injury
- On Thursday, March 27, 2025, it was reported that Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II suffered a partially torn ligament in his left thumb during Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat and will be out for an indefinite period.
- The Warriors, who have lost their last two games and have 10 remaining in the regular season, are struggling to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race.
- Payton II, averaging 11.3 points in his last nine games while shooting 54.5% from the 3-point line, has become an indispensable part of the Warriors' rotation due to his solid two-way play.
- According to Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry, who has been out for a week with a pelvic contusion, is expected to return on Friday, March 28 against the New Orleans Pelicans, although Kerr stated, "He wasn't quite there, we just can't risk it."
- With the Warriors and Clippers both holding a 41-31 record and the Clippers holding the head-to-head tiebreaker, the Warriors, who are 0-3 historically in the play-in round, are aiming to avoid the play-in tournament, and Payton's absence may impact the team's ability to secure a guaranteed playoff spot.
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SF Examiner
Warriors' Gary Payton II has partially torn ligament in his thumb
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has a partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb.
Chico Enterprise-Record
Warriors’ Gary Payton II out indefinitely with left thumb injury
Warriors guard Gary Payton II suffered a partially torn ligament in his left thumb in Golden State’s loss Tuesday in Miami, the team announced Thursday. Payton, 32, is ruled out for Friday night’s game against New Orleans — the same game head coach Steve Kerr described as the biggest of the year. He’ll be re-evaluated in one week. The Warriors have 10 games left in the regular season. Payton had been playing arguably his best, most consistent ba…
Warriors Deal Tough Injury Blow As Playoff Chase Gets Tighter
The reeling Golden State Warriors suffered another injury blow as the postseason race gets tighter with 10 games left in the regular season.On Thursday, March 27, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported that key reserve Gary Payton II will be out for “some amount of time” with a thumb injury.ESPN’s Shams Charania later added that Payton II is out for an “indefinite period.”Payton II is averaging 11.5 points on 46.4% 3-point shooting with 4.0 reb…
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