Gary Payton II News, Rumors, Updates - Golden State Warriors

Officially playing Wednesday Payton (calf) is active for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Payton will maintain his perfect attendance on the season despite dealing with the right calf tightness earlier Wednesday. He has become the seventh guard in Golden State's rotation with the emergence of Lindy Waters, although Payton's defense still earns him bench minutes on a nightly basis.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Payton is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to right calf tightness.

Impact Payton was a very late addition to the injury report which doesn't bode well for his status. If the veteran defensive specialist is unable to suit up, Brandin Podziemski and Lindy Waters would be candidates to see increased minutes.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Powell scores 23 points and the Clippers hold off the Warriors 102-99

Norman Powell scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Golden State Warriors 102-99 to win their fifth in a row at home

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slotted to bench Payton will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Thunder, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Payton started Friday's contest against the Cavaliers, but he will return to a bench role Sunday. Payton has averaged 5.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 13.8 minutes per contest over his last four appearances.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Payton will start at shooting guard in Friday's matchup with the Cavaliers,

Impact Payton will replace Moses Moody in the starting lineup, as head coach Steve Kerr will look to add some more defense to the starting unit versus the Cavaliers strong backcourt. He scored six points, three rebounds and three steals across 16 minutes in his only other start this season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Wednesday Payton won't start Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact On Monday, Coach Steve Kerr gave Payton his first start since 2022-23 when he was a member of the Trail Blazers. However, that was likely just so the defensive-minded guard could annoy ex-Warriors guard Jordan Poole to begin the game. Moses Moody moves back into the starting lineup, but the Warriors have a deep rotation, even with Brandin Podziemski (illness) sidelined.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 16 minutes as starter Payton finished with six points (3-3 FG), three rebounds and three assists across 16 minutes during Monday's 125-112 win over the Wizards.

Impact Payton made his first start since 2022-23 when he was a member of the Trail Blazers, but he played only 15 minutes. Buddy Hield (28), Jonathan Kuminga (25) and Kyle Anderson (16) all played more minutes off the bench. Payton is a defensive-minded guard, who was likely only inserted into the starting lineup to give ex-Warriors guard Jordan Poole fits to begin Monday's game.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 16 minutes as starter Payton finished with six points (3-3 FG), three rebounds and three assists across 16 minutes during Monday's 125-112 win over the Wizards.

Impact Payton made his first start since 2022-23 when he was a member of the Trail Blazers, but he played only 15 minutes. Buddy Hield (28), Jonathan Kuminga (25) and Kyle Anderson (16) all played more minutes off the bench. Payton is a defensive-minded guard, and he was likely inserted into the starting lineup only to give ex-Warriors guard Jordan Poole fits to begin Monday's game.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Making first start of season Payton will start Monday's game against the Wizards, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Stephen Curry (ankle) back in action, the Warriors will start Curry, Payton, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Trayce Jackson-Davis. It's Payton's first start since 2022-23 when he was a member of the Trail Blazers.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Sacramento Payton is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Kings, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Warriors are fielding a different starting unit for the third consecutive contest, and it's clear head coach Steve Karr wants to see what's working and what isn't with the start of the regular season just around the corner. Payton will start at small forward, flanked by Moses Moody, Stephen Curry, Kyle Anderson and Draymond Green.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 8 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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AUGUST 7 • SI.COM

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JULY 29 • OUTKICK.COM

Report: Gary Payton II opts into player option with Warriors Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II opted into his $9.1 million player option for next season, ESPN reported Wednesday.By opt...

JUNE 20 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Opts into player option Payton exercised his $9.1 million player option for the 2024-25 season Wednesday, ESPN's Kendra Andrews reports.

Impact By opting into his option, Payton will now be able to negotiate a possible contract extension with the Warriors. Payton has had some tough luck with injuries in recent seasons, but he's invaluable to the Warriors for his perimeter defense. In 44 appearances last season, Payton averaged 5.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 steals.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Play-In Tournament Payton (calf) has been ruled out for the Play-In Tournament, which starts Tuesday in Sacramento, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

Impact If the Warriors beat the Kings on Tuesday, they'd play the loser of a Pelicans-Lakers matchup, but Payton won't be able to play in that matchup if Golden State advances. The defensive-minded guard missed the final three games of the regular season due to a left calf strain, and his missing bench minutes will likely be absorbed by Brandin Podziemski, Chris Paul and maybe Moses Moody.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Payton (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Payton will end the regular season on the sidelines, but he hasn't been ruled out for the Play-In Tournament yet. Payton averaged just 5.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game across 44 bench outings in 2023-24, so he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside when he's available once again.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Friday Payton (calf) will not play Friday against the Pelicans, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact No surprise here, as Payton was previously deemed doubtful. Coach Steve Kerr implied that the Warriors are simply being caution for the second leg of this back-to-back set.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Friday Payton (calf) is doubtful for Friday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Payton continues to deal with left calf tightness and will likely be forced to miss a second consecutive game Friday. Assuming he's sidelined, his final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against the Jazz.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Thursday Payton (calf) will not play Thursday against the Trail Blazers, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Payton was unable to shed his questionable tag, though the veteran is considered day-to-day. It's possible the defensive specialist could return against the Pelicans on Friday.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Payton is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers due to left calf tightness.

Impact Payton wasn't on the Warriors' initial injury report, but his status is up in the air a few hours before tipoff. If he's cleared to play, Payton could see a slight uptick in playing time since Klay Thompson (knee) has been ruled out.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will Ferrell Shares Cool Moment With Warriors' Gary Payton II After Win vs. Lakers The Golden State guard received the photo opportunity of a lifetime.

APRIL 10 • SI.COM

Available to face Lakers Payton (ankle) is available to face the Lakers on Tuesday.

Impact Payton was listed as probable Tuesday, so his availability here isn't entirely surprising. However, he is not expected to carry a lot of fantasy upside due to his bench role.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. LAL Payton (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Payton will likely continue to play through a left ankle impingement. He's appeared in 15 straight games, averaging 4.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 15.6 minutes during that stretch.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

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