Impact As expected, Payton will make his return following a two-game absence due to back spasms. Since December, he's averaged 9.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 19.2 minutes.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
GARY PAYTON II #0 - POINT GUARD - GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
4.5 PPG •
1.8 RPG •
1.1 APG
4.5 PPG
1.8 RPG
1.1 APG
Available Tuesday Payton (back) is available for Tuesday's matchup against the Pistons, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Upgraded to probable Payton (back) is now listed as probable for Tuesday's contest against the Pistons.
Impact Payton has missed back-to-back contests due to lower back spasms, but he looks like he'll return to action Tuesday. On the season, he's averaging 7.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 16.7 minutes per game.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could return Tuesday Payton (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Detroit.
Impact Payton has missed the last two contests due to back soreness, but he'll have an opportunity to get back on the hardwood Tuesday evening. The team will likely provide another update on his status following morning shootaround.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Curry leads Golden State into matchup against Detroit
Stephen Curry leads Golden State into a matchup with Detroit averaging 26.3 points per gameJANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Towns carries Timberwolves past Curry-less Warriors, 119-99
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 119-99 victory over the worn-out Golden State Warriors, who played without star Steph Curry...JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out Sunday Payton (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Timberwolves, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Payton will miss his second straight game with back soreness. With Payton and Stephen Curry (hand) both out, Jordan Poole will draw the start while Chris Chiozza and Damion Lee are likely candidates for increased minutes off the bench.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Payton (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact If available, Payton could see increased usage since Stephen Curry (hand) has been ruled out. If Payton is out as well, Jordan Poole and Chris Chiozza should see action at point guard.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Curry and the Warriors face the Timberwolves
Stephen Curry leads Golden State into a matchup against Minnesota averaging 26.3 points per gameJANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Friday Payton (back) will not play Friday against the Bulls, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Payton exited Thursday's game early due to tightness in his lower back, and just after the conclusion of that game, he was declared out for Friday's matchup with the Bulls. Jordan Poole and Damion Lee will see extended run in his absence. The 29-year-old's next chance to play will come on Sunday against the Timberwolves.
JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antetokounmpo has triple-double, Bucks rip Warriors 118-99
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and had his third triple-double of the season to help Milwaukee rout the Golden State Warriors 118-99 on Thursday night in Bucks coach Mike B...JANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will not return Thursday Payton (back) will not return to Thursday's contest with the Bucks.
Impact Payton is dealing with tightness in his lower back and will sit for the remainder of Thursday's game. Jordan Poole and Damion Lee figure to handle backup guard duties in his absence. With a quick turnaround coming, Payton should be considered questionable at best for tomorrow's contest against the Bulls.
JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Thursday Payton is starting Thursday's game against the Bucks, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Payton came off the bench in each of the last two games but will return to the starting five Thursday as the Warriors use a small lineup in the absence of Draymond Green (calf). The 29-year-old has averaged 10.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 23.0 minutes per game across six appearances since the start of the calendar year.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NBA breakout barometer: How real are improvements from DeMar DeRozan, Jarrett Allen and Gary Payton II? DeRozan, Allen and Payton II have taken big steps forward for Chicago, Cleveland and Golden State. We take a closer look at their breakouts.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Memphis plays Golden State, looks for 4th straight home win
Memphis is looking to extend its three-game home win streak with a victory against Golden StateJANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steve Kerr on Gary Payton II: We're going to guarantee him the rest of the year ' HoopsHype Anthony Slater: Steve Kerr asked about Gary Payton II’s upcoming contract guarantee date: “I’m gonna make that decision right now. We’re going to guarantee him the rest of the year...
JANUARY 7, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
How the Warriors' early Bird rights on Gary Payton II could shift their future plans Gary Payton II has been one of the NBA's breakout players in 2021-22. What can the Warriors pay him, and how much will it cost them?
JANUARY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Doncic, Mavs beat Curry, Warriors 99-82 on Nowitzki's night
Luka Doncic scored 26 points and the Dallas Mavericks celebrated before a ceremony to retire Dirk Nowitzki’s number by beating cold-shooting Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warr...JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jordan Poole scores 32 points off bench, Warriors beat Heat
Jordan Poole scored 32 points, Andrew Wiggins added 22 points, six rebounds and a key driving dunk with 4:34 remaining on a quiet night for Stephen Curry, and the Golden State Warr...JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NBA 75: Gary Payton's case as the best two-way guard ever When Gary Payton learned to score, after years of work, he elevated himself into the discussion about the best two-way guard in NBA history,...
JANUARY 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
NBA 75: Gary Payton, for all his greatness, molded the Sonics in his bickering image You couldn't question The Glove's greatness or desire, but, The Sporting News asserted in February 2000, even his most ardent admirers had t...
JANUARY 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Curry makes 3,000th 3-pointer, Nuggets edge Warriors 89-86
Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 3,000 career 3-pointers on Tuesday night in a game where the Denver Nuggets barely held off the NBA-leading Golden Stat...DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NBA Top Plays: Curry, Harden star on Christmas Day
The Knicks, Bucks, Warriors, Nets and Jazz earned wins on Christmas Day. Here are the top plays from the holiday NBA slate!DECEMBER 26, 2021
Curry, Warriors beat Suns 116-107 to regain top spot in NBA
Stephen Curry had 33 points, Otto Porter Jr. scored seven of his 19 during a key late stretch and the Golden State Warriors regained to top spot in the NBA from Phoenix, beating th...DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Curry, Warriors beat Kings 113-98 in short-handed showdown
Stephen Curry scored 30 points as the Warriors celebrated him for the 3-point record in his first game since breaking Ray Allen’s mark, and Golden State held off the Sacramento Kin...DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gary Payton II Replaces Fan's Drinks After Spilling Them Gary Payton played the role of bartender after spilling a fan's drink on Monday.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
