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Warriors guard Gary Payton II reportedly out indefinitely with torn ligament in left thumb

Golden State Warriors v Philadelphia 76ers PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 01: Gary Payton II #0 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on March 1, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb and will be out indefinitely, according to reports. Payton was initially reported to have suffered a thumb injury, but subsequent reports said he sustained a ligament tear.

Payton played 20 minutes in the Warriors' 112-86 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday, finishing with four points and seven rebounds. How and when he sustained the injury hasn't been reported.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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