Klay Thompson Thumb Injury Reportedly Diagnosed as Fracture; May Be Out Weeks

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson could reportedly miss "weeks" of action because of a right thumb injury suffered Sunday during the Dubs' 109-103 road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

On Wednesday, Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic reported there's "growing concern" the injury—reported as a sprain—is more serious than initially believed, which could lead to an extended absence. Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports added the ailment could cost Thompson "several games," but he's expected back by month's end.

Mark Medina of the Mercury News reported the right thumb is fractured and the guard won't be reevaluated until March 22.

The Warriors, who already clinched a postseason berth, will likely focus on making sure Thompson is ready for the playoffs with less than a month left in the regular season.

It's going to mark the first extended absence for the 28-year-old Los Angeles native. He missed no more than five games in any of his first six NBA seasons and played in 66 of the team's first 67 contests this year.

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Along with Thompson, Golden State is without fellow sharpshooter Stephen Curry, who's out for at least one more week with an ankle injury.

Draymond Green (shoulder), Andre Iguodala (wrist), David West (arm), Patrick McCaw (wrist) and Jordan Bell (ankle) have also landed on the injury report for the banged-up reigning champions.

The health woes are going to hurt the Warriors' chances of keeping pace with the Houston Rockets, who already own a two-game advantage, for the top seed in the Western Conference. But the Dubs will likely still enter the playoffs as the title favorites if everyone is healthy.

A more definitive timetable for the return of Thompson, who's averaging 19.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists this season, should be available after his recovery is evaluated next week.