MAY 4, 2022 • OUTKICK.COM
GARY PAYTON II #0 - POINT GUARD - GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
4.5 PPG •
1.9 RPG •
1.1 APG
4.5 PPG
1.9 RPG
1.1 APG
Sports Doctor: Warriors Confirm Fractured Elbow For Gary Payton, Jr. After Hard Fall Dillon Brooks of the Grizzlies was ejected after a hard foul on the Warriors' Gary Payton Jr., but is any penalty or fine going to do justic...
True Basketball Crime: Justice for Gary Payton II Dillon Brooks may have altered the series in the process
MAY 4, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM
Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Gary Payton II injury: 'Dillon Brooks broke the code' MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Coach Steve Kerr accused Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks of breaking “the code” after he injured Gary Payton II by attackin...
MAY 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
NBA world reacts to Dillion Brooks' 'dirty' foul on Gary Payton II, ejection from Game 2: 'He broke the code' Brooks was hit with a flagrant 2 foul and was immediately ejected from the game.
MAY 4, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Gary Payton II injury update: Warriors guard to undergo MRI on fractured elbow Here is the latest news on Gary Payton II, who left Game 2 of Golden State's second-round series with an elbow injury.
MAY 4, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Report: Warriors' Gary Payton II Suffers Fractured Elbow The Golden State guard sustained the injury after a flagrant-2 foul by Memphis’ Dillon Brooks in the first quarter of Game 2.
MAY 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Curry, Morant enjoying challenge of battling in West semis
Stephen Curry had a message for Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. after the Golden State Warriors took Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal against the Memphis GrizzliesMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gary Payton II gets injured, Ja Morant barbecues Warriors in Game 2 The loss of Payton to injury also cost the Warriors their most reliable defender on Grizzlies star Morant.
MAY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Inside the NBA Discuss Dillon Brooks Dirty Play on Gary Payton II
MAY 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Fractures elbow Payton has been diagnosed with a fractured left elbow, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. An MRI on Wednesday will help determine how long he will be out.
Impact This is a tough blow for the Warriors, as Payton was starting to see an uptick in minutes and appeared locked in as a starter for the remainder of the postseason. Prior to Tuesday's first-quarter exit, he had recorded at least one steal in five straight games -- three of which included at least one block. More information on his recovery time will be revealed when he gets an MRI, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him ruled out for the rest of the playoffs. For the duration of his absence, more minutes could be in store for Damion Lee, Jonathan Kuminga and Otto Porter.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Morant scores 47 points, Grizzlies tie Warriors at 1 apiece
Ja Morant scored 47 points to match his postseason high and carry the Memphis Grizzlies into a tie in the Western Conference semifinals with a 106-101 victory over the Golden State...MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kerr on Brooks Foul: 'That Wasn't Physical, That Was Dirty' Dillon Brooks was ejected in the first quarter after committing a flagrant-2 foul on Gary Payton II.
MAY 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Will not return to Game 2 Payton (elbow) will not return to Tuesday's Game 2 against the Grizzlies.
Impact Payton underwent X-rays following a hard fall where he tried to brace himself using his left arm. The results of those X-rays have not been revealed, but the guard will not return to Tuesday's game.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to locker room Payton went to the locker room during the first quarter of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Grizzlies, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Payton was going up for a fast-break layup when he was hit in the head by Dillon Brooks mid-air, resulting in the Warriors' guard crashing to the ground and injuring his arm while trying to break his fall. He appeared to be in significant pain, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out the remainder of the game. He is undergoing an X-ray as well.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dillon Brooks EJECTED For This Hard Foul on Gary Payton II 👀
MAY 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Gary Payton II Named Finalist For Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award, Presented by Kaiser Permanente ' Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has been named a finalist for the 2021-22 Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award (CAA), pres...
MAY 3, 2022 • NBA.COM
Morant-Curry duel center of Grizzlies-Warriors showdown
Ja Morant and Stephen Curry are two of the NBA's most entertaining playersMAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Warriors rally after Green ejected, beat Grizzlies in Game 1
Klay Thompson hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 36 seconds left, and the Golden State Warriors overcame Draymond Green’s first-half ejection to edge the Memphis Grizzlies 117-116 on Su...MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retreats to bench for second half Payton will operate off the bench during the second half of Sunday's Game 1 against the Grizzlies, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Payton drew his first start of the season. However, with Draymond Green ejected at the end of the first half, the Warriors have changed their gameplan and have opted to start Poole and Kevon Looney over Payton and Green to begin the second half.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Game 1 Payton will start Sunday's Game 1 against the Grizzlies, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Warriors decided to start both Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole during their Game 5 win over the Nuggets, but Golden State will adjust its starting unit for a second straight game, this time opting for more defense by inserting Payton. Across 16 starts this season, Payton averaged 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 23.4 minutes per game. While Payton will start, Poole is still expected to garner a sizable role off the bench.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy Warriors ready for semifinals vs. young Grizzlies
Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have the Golden State Warriors in their seventh Western Conference semifinal in 10 seasonsAPRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Warriors-Grizzlies series preview: Biggest questions, key matchup, prediction Will Gary Payton II see time defending Ja Morant? Can the Grizzlies slow Steph Curry in Golden State's three-guard lineup?
APRIL 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Scores 15 points off bench Payton notched 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 102-98 win over the Nuggets.
Impact Payton's 15 points tied Klay Thompson for second on the team behind Stephen Curry (30 points) and were the most Payton registered in the five-game series. The sixth-year guard also chipped in three boards, three dimes and two steals while playing turnover-free ball across 26 minutes. Payton's minutes fluctuated throughout the series, and that could again be the case in the Conference Semifinals against either Memphis or Minnesota.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Curry, Warriors hold off Jokic, eliminate Nuggets in Game 5
Stephen Curry scored 30 points in his return to Golden State’s starting lineup and the Warriors beat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 102-98 on Wednesday night to end the first-...APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Warriors eliminate Nuggets with hard-fought fourth quarter Golden State, led by a standout fourth-quarter performance by Gary Payton II and Stephen Curry, pulled out the win, beating the Nuggets 102-...
APRIL 28, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
