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

Iffy for Sunday's contest Payton is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Timberwolves due to a right finger infection.

Impact Payton recently missed a contest due to an illness, but he's been otherwise healthy. If the defensive-minded guard is sidelined, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody and Cory Joseph could see increased bench roles versus Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play against Cleveland Payton (illness) is available for Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Payton will return to the lineup for Saturday's contest after missing the previous outing with a non-COVID illness. Payton is averaging 7.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.0 assists in 19.9 minutes across his first eight appearances of the season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Payton (illness) participated in Friday's practice session, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Payton sat out Wednesday's game against the Nuggets due to a non-COVID illness, but his participation in Friday's practice is encouraging. Although he appears to be trending in the right direction, it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up Saturday against Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Payton (illness) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.

Impact Payton (illness) has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to a non-COVID illness. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Payton is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets due to an illness.

Impact Payton was a late addition to Wednesday's injury report, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up against Denver. If he's unable to play, Moses Moody, Cory Joseph and Brandin Podziemski are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records two steals Payton chipped in six points (3-5 FG), six rebounds and two steals in 24 minutes during Monday's 120-109 win over the Pistons.

Impact Payton has been a key part of the second unit in Golden State and coach Steve Kerr has really talked him up this season. However, he's generally a low-usage player, so most of his fantasy value will come from his elite steal rate.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 15 points Payton totaled 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals across 19 minutes during Sunday's 106-95 victory over the Rockets.

Impact This wasn't Payton's largest workload, but it was his best game by far. His offensive usage is usually low, so this may end up being an outlier performance. However, Payton's production is something he's excelled at for years.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Payton on Damian Lillard: 'It is just time, time for him to make a move to where he wants to go' “Dame,” Payton said, “had to make the decision: Do I want to keep doing what I do, or do I want to try to win a championship? And that’s wha...

JULY 24, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Gary Payton II's Warriors return is validation — and maybe the key to this series The Warriors moved away from their former No. 2 pick to bring back Gary Payton II. At the most important time, it's proving to be smart.

MAY 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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After Golden State's Game 5 romp, the pressure is on the Lakers. And the Warriors' battle-honed sense of focus makes them incredibly dangero...

MAY 11, 2023

Warriors have seen this before, and it shows

The gross reason Warriors' Gary Payton II wandered off court during Game 4 Gary Payton II stayed in the game through a defensive possession even as he appeared to have a mouth full of vomit in the first quarter of t...

MAY 9, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

Warriors expected to start Gary Payton II in Game 4 Payton has averaged 14.4 minutes across nine games in the playoffs so far.

MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gary Payton II delivers diploma to mother in sweet surprise

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APRIL 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to practice Payton (illness) participated in Saturday's practice and is on track to play in Game 4 against the Kings on Sunday, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Payton missed Game 3 due to an illness but appears likely to suit up Sunday. If Payton is cleared for action, his return will likely result in decreased playing time for Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Lamb.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Sacramento Payton is questionable for Game 3 against the Kings on Thursday due to a general illness.

Impact Payton appears to have contracted a non-COVID illness that has his status for Game 3 in doubt. Payton has logged 20 and 27 minutes in the first two games of the series, respectively, so his potential absence could open up more minutes for Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Lamb. With Jordan Poole (ankle) and Andrew Wiggins (shoulder) also questionable, Golden State could be forced to dig deep into their bench Thursday.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid production off bench Payton closed Monday's 114-106 loss to the Kings in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and two steals across 27 m...

Impact Payton sank a pair of triples, and outside of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins, he was the only Warrior to score in double figures. With Jordan Poole struggling to stay on the court, Payton figures to continue garnering major minutes as Golden State's best defender on De'Aaron Fox.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Available to play Tuesday Payton (Achilles) will be available to play Tuesday against the Pelicans according to C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Impact Payton was previously considered questionable before this update. He was outstanding in his return to action Sunday versus Minnesota, scoring nine points in just 15 minutes.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in debut Payton registered nine points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 15 minutes during Sunday's 99-96 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Payton was greeted with warm applause upon entering the game, marking his return to the Warriors after a brief injury-ridden stint with the Trail Blazers. Opportunity opened up for Payton after Donte DiVincenzo proved ineffective against the Timberwolves' defense, and his shot was mostly on point in 15 minutes of work. The game was a step in the right direction for Payton, who should be healthy enough to make the team's 15-man roster for the playoffs.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Payton II Talks RETURN to the Warriors, Postgame Interview

MARCH 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gary Payton II gets a HUGE Standing Ovation as He checks-in to the Game 👏

MARCH 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Will make season debut Sunday Payton (abdomen) will make his season debut Sunday against the Timberwolves, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

Impact Payton was listed as probable for Sunday's contest, but now he's been upgraded and will be available to make his season debut. Given that he hasn't played in quite a while, he's expected to come off the bench under a strict minute restriction.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors guard Gary Payton II probable for Sunday's game against Timberwolves SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ wait for Gary Payton II’s return could soon be over.

MARCH 25, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Warriors' Gary Payton II probable for Sunday's game against Minnesota Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has been upgraded to probable entering...

MARCH 25, 2023 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Probable Sunday Payton (abdomen) is considered probable for Sunday's tilt against the Timberwolves, Madeline Kenney of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Payton went through a light practice Saturday, and his status Sunday will seemingly depend on how he feels closer to tipoff. He has not played for the Warriors since being traded from Portland on Feb. 12. Thus, if he gets the green light, expect him to get eased back into the swing of things.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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