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De'Anthony Melton underwent double thumb surgery during offseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

De'Anthony Melton underwent double thumb surgery during offseason

Summary

De'Anthony Melton of the Golden State Warriors revealed he had double thumb surgery during the offseason. Injuries to both his right and left thumbs hampered his play last season, which he continued despite the pain. The Warriors, facing additional injury concerns with Kristaps Porzingis ruled out indefinitely, are hopeful for Melton's recovery as training camp unfolds. While not yet at full strength, Melton is feeling better and aims to regain his grip on the ball ahead of the season opener.

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Status Watch

•De'Anthony Melton had thumb surgeries in July and August.
•He played through thumb injuries for much of last season.
•Kristaps Porzingis is ruled out indefinitely with a health issue.
•Warriors' training camp is underway as they prepare for the season opener.

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6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Golden State Warriors Guard Underwent Offseason Double Thumb Surgery

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Training camp wasn’t off to a good start for the Golden State Warriors.Kristaps Porzingis was ruled out indefinitely due to a health issue, leaving the Warriors with a big hole in the middle, with less than three weeks before the season opener.However, it wasn’t the only concerning news coming out of the Warriors’ camp in […] The post Golden State Warriors Guard Underwent Offseason Double Thumb Surgery appeared first on HEAVY.
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