Two of the Portland Trail Blazers’ late-season opponents will be missing rotation players, thanks to injuries announced today. The Golden State Warriors’ Gary Payton II suffered a torn ligament in this thumb, and ESPN reports that the Blazers alum is out indefinitely.
Elsewhere, the Utah Jazz also shut down Jordan Clarkson, who received a medical procedure due to plantar fascia issues. The team announced that he will not return this season.
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson underwent a medical procedure to address plantar fasciitis in his left foot. He will be out for the remainder of the season while he continues to receive treatment.
Both injuries are relevant to the Portland Trail Blazers. They’ll travel to Utah to play the Jazz, who are battling for draft position. for the 80th game of the season on April 9th. They will then return home to play the Warriors, battling for playoff position, in game 81 on April 11th.