Report: Warriors' Gary Payton II (thumb) out indefinitely
Mar 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) in action against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II is sidelined indefinitely with a thumb injury, ESPN reported Thursday.
Payton tore a ligament in his left thumb during Tuesday night's loss to the Miami Heat, per the report.
He is averaging 6.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists through 58 games (11 starts) this season.
Payton has career averages of 5.5 points and 2.8 rebounds in 266 games (51 starts) over nine seasons with five franchises.
--Field Level Media
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