The Golden State Warriors have been on a mission since the return from the All-Star Break in February, making their playoff case stronger than ever. While many

Guard/forward Gary Payton II has sustained a torn ligament in his left thumb, an injury that occurred during the loss to the Heat. This development sidelines him indefinitely, disrupting the team’s rotation and impacting their defensive strategies.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb and will miss time with the season winding down, according to ESPN. Payton, a 32-year-old reserve, plays a critical bench role for a Golden State team that has been among the NBA's best since acquiring Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline.

Gary Payton II has become a solid part of the Warriors' rotation since Jimmy Butler arrived in the Bay Area. In his last 10 games, Payton has averaged 20.8 minutes a game off the bench, adding 11.1 points a game and shooting 50% on the 2.

The Warriors were dealt an unfortunate blow for the stretch run of the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Veteran guard/forward Gary Payton II suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb and will miss time, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday,

After playing against the Miami Heat for the first time since the team traded him to the Golden State Warriors, star forward Jimmy Butler expressed gratitude to his former franchise. The Heat played a 40-second tribute video for Butler before announcing him as the last member of the Warriors starting lineup,

Coach Erik Spoelstra knows how important this win was for their team and the home crowd. He could not help but give his squad credit for making quick adjustments against the Warriors, via Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.