Sonics' Watson breaks thumb

By Sports Network | The Sports Network • Published July 01, 2008

Seattle SuperSonics point guard Earl Watson fractured his right thumb and will have surgery Thursday in Los Angeles.

The 29-year-old Watson averaged 10.7 points and 6.8 assists, both career highs last season.

During his seven-year NBA career, Watson has averaged 7.4 points and 4.5 assists in 529 games.

The Sonics expect a recovery period of three to four months.

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