The thumb injury suffered by Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson could be more serious than thought.
Thompson suffered the injury Sunday in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and according to Marcus Thompson II of the Athletic, there is a fear that it may be a significant injury that could keep him out several weeks.
It is unclear how long Thompson could be out, but it sounds as if there is a distinct chance he may not be back until April.
Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, however, hears that Thompson should be back by the end of March.
Golden State Warriors All-Star Klay Thompson’s right thumb injury will likely sideline him several games, and he’s expected to return before end of the month, league sources tell Yahoo.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 14, 2018
The Warriors confirmed Wednesday that the injury is a fracture, and he will miss several games.
Klay Thompson has a fractured right thumb and will be reevaluated next Thursday
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 14, 2018
Either way, Thompson’s injury doesn’t sound like a minor one, and he’ll be on the shelf for several games. With his backcourt partner already out and the playoffs less than a month away, the timing couldn’t be much worse for Golden State.
