With Steph Curry out due to a knee injury and Draymond Green suspended, the injury bug continued to hit the sliding Golden State Warriors on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
With the Warriors already short-handed, Gary Payton II exited Thursday’s game against the Thunder early in the second quarter with an apparent injury. Payton was later ruled out of the contest with a sprained left ankle.
Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:
Left ankle roll for Gary Payton II on this play. He’s been in the locker room. Rough homestand for the Warriors. pic.twitter.com/WCXHR3dQFH
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 17, 2023
X-rays came back negative on Payton’s ankle. However, his status going forward is unclear.
Via @WarriorsPR on Twitter:
Gary Payton II (sprained left ankle; X-rays negative) will not return to tonight’s game.
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) November 17, 2023
With Payton and Curry out, Steve Kerr will need to lean on rookie Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody and Corey Joseph in the backcourt against the Thunder on Thursday evening.
Stay tuned to Warriors Wire for more updates and news regarding Payton’s ankle injury.
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