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 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.

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, the team announced Thursday. He'll be re-evaulated in one week.

Payton had been playing arguably his best, most consistent basketball since the 2022 season leading up to the injury.