GARY PAYTON II NEWS

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

Officially available vs. Utah Payton (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Payton was probable for Sunday's matchup, so his availability isn't particularly surprising. He could see more playing time than usual since Stephen Curry (rest) and Andrew Wiggins (ankle) have been ruled out.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Utah Payton is probable to face the Jazz on Sunday due to a left ankle impingement.

Impact Payton could be one of the beneficiaries of the absence of Stephen Curry (rest) for Sunday's contest. Even if that's the case and he experiences an uptick in minutes, he should remain an option off the bench for Golden State.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Payton (ankle) will play Friday against the Mavericks.

Impact Payton will shed his questionable tag for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Andrew Wiggins (ankle) joining Jonathan Kuminga (knee) on the sidelines, there could be more minutes available for Payton.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Friday Payton (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Payton was probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets due to a sore left ankle and continues to deal with the issue before the second half of the back-to-back set. If he's available, he could see an uptick in playing time if Andrew Wiggins (ankle), who is also considered questionable, is ruled out.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Thursday Payton (ankle) will play Thursday against the Rockets.

Impact Payton will shed his probable tag and will suit up Thursday evening. The veteran defender has averaged 14.6 minutes per contest over his last 10 outings.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Thursday Payton is probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets due to left ankle soreness.

Impact Payton is dealing with some soreness in his ankle, but it doesn't look like it'll keep him off the court. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Thursday's tip-off.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Clear for Monday Payton (illness) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Monday's game against San Antonio.

Impact Payton is set to return from a one-game absence due to illness, although it's unclear if the ailment was nagging him during a scoreless appearance on March 7 as well. Assuming he returns at full strength, Payton will likely reprise a 15-20 minute workload, even with Stephen Curry (ankle) currently out.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Payton (illness) is out for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact With Payton joining Stephen Curry (ankle) on the shelf, the Warriors could turn to Chris Paul, Klay Thompson and Moses Moody to soak up the bulk of the backcourt minutes.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Payton is now listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs due to a general illness.

Impact Payton's late addition to the injury report is a bad sign of his availability Saturday. If Payton is ruled out, Moses Moody and Klay Thompson are candidates to receive increased playing time.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in loss Payton racked up zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes during Thursday's 125-122 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Payton was held scoreless for the third time over his last seven appearances despite playing double-digit minutes in six of those contests. The defensive-minded wing's reserve role is consistent when healthy, but he remains outside of fantasy relevant in standard leagues. Payton may see an uptick in playing time and usage if Stephen Curry (ankle) has to miss multiple games after leaving Thursday's loss early, but the former is more of a wait-and-see option as opposed to a must-roster replacement, as Chris Paul, Brandin Podziemski and Klay Thompson will presumably absorb most of Curry's missing usage.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Friday Payton (illness) will play in Friday's game against the Hornets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Payton was unable to play Thursday against the Lakers, but he was upgraded to probable prior to this update. Since returning to the rotation on Feb. 10, Payton has yet to eclipse 15 minutes in four appearances.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Friday Payton (illness) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Payton is expected to return to action Friday after missing Golden State's previous contest with a non-COVID illness. The 30-year-old guard will likely serve as one of the team's primary backcourt options off the bench if he's upgraded to available.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Payton (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Payton was questionable for Thursday's matchup due to an illness, and he'll be unavailable for the Warriors' first game following the All-Star break. Lester Quinones and Moses Moody could see additional run Thursday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to face Lakers Payton is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to illness, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Payton appears to have picked up a sickness during the All-Star Break and is at risk of missing Thursday's contest. If he can't go, expect Lester Quinones and Moses Moody to pick up some extra minutes.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Wilkins, Fred Jones headline judges for 2024 AT&T Slam Dunk Gary Payton, Mitch Richmond, Dominique Wilkins, Fred Jones and Darnell Hillman will serve as judges for the event on Feb. 17.

FEBRUARY 14 • NBA.COM

Perfect from field since return Payton posted 11 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes Monday in the Warriors' 129-107 win over the Jazz.

Impact After missing 16 consecutive games with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, Payton has proven to be a strong two-way presence off the bench in his first two games back from injury. Though the Warriors value him mainly for his defensive versatility, Payton's contributions on the offense end have been more impressive over his last two contests; he's tallied 22 points while going a perfect 9-for-9 from the field and gathering four assists compared to one turnover. Payton may earn a slight uptick in minutes for his efforts, but since he's a low-usage player whose red-hot shooting shouldn't be viewed as remotely sustainable, he's well off the fantasy radar in other than the deepest of leagues.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors: Gary Payton II to return from injury against Phoenix Suns Golden State Warriors get Gary Payton II back from hamstring strain

FEBRUARY 11 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Not on injury report Payton (hamstring) is no longer on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus the Suns.

Impact Payton has been sidelined since Jan. 2 because of a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, but he returned to practice on Tuesday and is officially cleared to play. Across 16 appearances this season, Payton averaged 5.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 16.3 minutes.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Return could be near Payton (hamstring) has returned to team practice and is regarded as day-to-day, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Payton has been sidelined since Jan. 2 because of a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, although he has been limited to just four contests since Nov. 18 due to hamstring, calf and foot injuries. His ramp up will likely be gradual, but his hounding defense would be a welcome addition to Golden State's backcourt/wing depth, which has been salvaged by strong play from rookie Brandin Podziemski of late.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Payton rips California's Lincoln University, where he is men's basketball coach Gary Payton said his team had to cancel three trips because of limited money for travel, and he has had to pay for uniforms, shoes and meals...

FEBRUARY 2 • USATODAY.COM

Re-evaluated in two weeks The Warriors announced Monday that Payton (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Impact This likely rules Payton out until Feb. 7 against the 76ers. Payton has been sidelined since he suffered a hamstring strain on Jan. 2, but he's making good progress and has been cleared for individual workouts.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out at least three weeks The Warriors announced Thursday that Payton has been diagnosed with a grade 2 strain in his left hamstring and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.

Impact Payton suffered his injury in Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks after missing the previous 13 contests with a calf injury. Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski will likely continue to receive extended minutes in his absence. Payton will look to return to action at the end of January at the earliest.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors' Gary Payton II to miss multiple weeks with hamstring strain: Sources Payton is averaging 5.4 points and 3 rebounds a game this season while shooting 45.6 percent from the floor.

JANUARY 3 • THEATHLETIC.COM