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

Back to bench Payton will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Payton will move back to the bench due to Andrew Wiggins returning to the lineup. In his last four appearances off the bench, Payton holds averages of 4.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 15.3 minutes per contest.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steve Kerr deems foul call that led to Warriors' loss to Rockets in NBA Cup 'unconscionable'

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DECEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockets beat Warriors 91-90 in thrilling finish to reach NBA Cup semifinals

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DECEMBER 12

Rockets beat Warriors 91-90 in thrilling finish to reach NBA Cup semifinals

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DECEMBER 9 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Stephen Curry scores 30 and dishes out eight assists as Warriors beat Timberwolves 114-106

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DECEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Sunday Payton will enter the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 32-year-old will enter the starting five for the first time since Nov. 8, his third start of the season. Payton has averaged 4.0 points and 3.4 rebounds across 13.6 minutes in his last five outings off the bench.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Edwards has 30 points and 9 assists in the Timberwolves' 107-90 victory over the Warriors

Anthony Edwards had 30 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 107-90 on Friday night in the first of two games between the teams this...

DECEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Friday vs. Minnesota Payton (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Payton will play through left knee inflammation Friday. Over his last 10 outings, Payton has averaged 4.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists over 13.1 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to suit up Friday Payton (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Payton is likely to suit up Friday due to a knee injury. Over his last five outings, the 32-year-old averaged 5.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 14.6 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday vs. Suns Payton (thigh) is available for Saturday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Payton popped up on Friday's injury report due to right adductor tightness, but he will suit up for Saturday's contest. Over his last 10 games, Payton has averaged 4.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 11.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to suit up for Saturday Payton is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Suns due to right adductor tightness.

Impact Payton will likely suit up Saturday barring any setbacks. The 31-year-old has received double-digit minutes in three of the Warriors' last five outings, during which he averaged 5.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting 54.5 percent from the field across 12.8 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Saturday Payton (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Payton was on the injury report due to left knee inflammation, but he will play Saturday. Over his last five games, he's averaged 2.4 points and 2.2 rebounds over 10.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable Payton is probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs due to left knee inflammation.

Impact Payton has yet to miss a game this season, and although he's battling swelling in his left knee, he's expected to maintain his perfect record. In 15 appearances, Payton is averaging 4.6 points across 11.7 minutes.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 21 • 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.

NOVEMBER 20 • 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

NOVEMBER 19 • 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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Steve Kerr deems foul call that led to Warriors' loss to Rockets in NBA Cup 'unconscionable'

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Stephen Curry scores 30 and dishes out eight assists as Warriors beat Timberwolves 114-106

Anthony Edwards has 30 points and 9 assists in the Timberwolves' 107-90 victory over the Warriors

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