The Golden State Warriors announced Gary Payton II will miss Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he has made significant progress since suffering a partial tear in his left thumb on March 25 and is now considered day-to-day. (Golden State Warriors PR)

Warriors guard Gary Payton II, who suffered a partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb during Golden State’s game at Miami on March 25, is making good progress. He will not play in tonight’s game against the Lakers and will be considered day-to-day moving forward.

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