Warriors' Gary Payton: Near double-double in return
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Payton provided 12 points (6-7 FG), nine rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes during Friday's 137-103 victory over Sacramento.
Payton returned Friday from a one-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, and the 10th-year pro finished as the Warriors' leading rebounder, finishing one board shy from logging his second double-double of the season. Payton has scored in double digits in each of his last three outings, averaging 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists while connecting on 69.2 percent of his field-goal attempts over that span.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Available against Kings
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Payton (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Kings.
Payton is ready to return from a one-game absence with a left ankle sprain. With De'Anthony Melton beginning to ramp up his workload after missing the onset of the season, Payton's minutes are likely to remain in the teens as opposed to the 20s, curbing the latter's fantasy value.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Probable for Friday
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Payton is probable for Friday's game against the Kings due to a left ankle sprain.
Payton is set to end a one-game absence with the injury Friday. He's managed to play at least 20 minutes in just five games out of 35 appearances this season, so Payton's fantasy appeal appears to remain minimal in a healthy Warriors backcourt.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't play Wednesday
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Payton (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.
Payton will take a seat Wednesday after sustaining a sprained left ankle. His absence could open up more minutes for Will Richard, while Buddy Hield or Pat Spencer could enter the rotation. Payton's next chance to play will come Friday against Sacramento.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Nursing left ankle sprain
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Payton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Payton may have tweaked his left ankle during the Warriors' 103-102 loss to the Clippers on Monday, when he finished with 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and one block over 15 minutes. If he's unable to play Wednesday, then Will Richard, De'Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield would be in line for more minutes off the bench.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Posts 15 points with second unit
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Payton finished with 14 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 15 minutes during Monday's 103-102 loss to the Clippers.
Payton compiled his solid line with just 15 minutes on the floor. His swift work gave Payton his second-highest scoring total of the season, and he extended his double-digit scoring streak to five games in the narrow loss. He's leapfrogged over Will Richard in the rotation in the past two games, but the rookie projects to see more work than Payton as they try to prop up an aging roster.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Productive off bench Saturday
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Payton registered 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 21 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 123-114 win over the Jazz.
The veteran guard came close to his second double-double of the season, with the first coming Nov. 29 against the Pelicans. Payton has been a consistent part of the Warriors' backcourt rotation of late, seeing double-digit minutes in eight straight games and averaging 6.6 points, 3.6 boards, 2.4 assists and 1.3 combined steals and blocks in 14.1 minutes a contest.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: All-around performance Thursday
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Payton registered six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 15 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 victory over the Mavericks.
Payton led the Warriors' bench in assists while surpassing his season averages of 4.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists during his 29th appearance of the campaign. Payton is currently relegated to a second-unit role behind Stephen Curry and Moses Moody, so his production may continue to come from a few all-around stats with low playing time.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Off injury report
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Payton (illness) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Payton will return from a one-game absence due to illness. With Pat Spencer (personal) out, Payton could see a few extra minutes. Payton has played fewer than five minutes in three of his last four games.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't play Sunday
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Payton (illness) will not play Sunday against Portland.
Payton is a fringe rotation player for Golden State, so his absence won't make many waves in fantasy hoops.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Tallies three swipes in win
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Payton provided six points (3-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds, three steals and one assist across 27 minutes during Saturday's 99-94 victory over Cleveland.
After logging just three minutes in Thursday's loss to Philadelphia, Payton saw increased playing time with multiple key contributors sidelined. While he struggled on find his rhythm on the offensive end, the 33-year-old recorded a game- and season-high three steals. The veteran swingman has seen 20-plus minutes in three of the team's last four games, averaging 9.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 20.5 minutes per contest during that span.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Shines off bench in win
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Payton provided 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes during Saturday's 104-96 win over the Pelicans.
Payton made the most of his minutes off the bench to record a double-double while also ending as the Warriors' second-best scorer. He's not expected to produce at this rate on a steady basis, though, so this performance may have been just an outlier for Payton. This was the first time he recorded double-digit points and/or rebounds in a game this season, and it was also just the second time he logged more than 20 minutes in a single contest.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Available Saturday
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Payton (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Payton sprained his ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets, though he'll return to action Saturday. Over his last five appearances (one start), the veteran swingman has averaged 5.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 14.4 minutes per contest. However, he could see a dip in minutes with Jonathan Kuminga (knee) back in action.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Probable to play Saturday
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Payton (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Payton exited Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to a sprained left ankle, but the probable tag suggests the guard should be able to suit up Saturday. Payton doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside outside of the deep leagues, averaging 3.1 points and 2.8 boards across 11.1 minutes per game in 19 contests (one start) this season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't return Wednesday
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Payton will not return to Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to a sprained left ankle, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Payton lasted only five minutes before rolling his ankle, so he'll end his evening with one rebound, one assist and one turnover. For now, Payton should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Headed to bench
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Payton will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Payton received a spot-start for Monday's game against the Jazz in a matchup-based decision, but he'll return to his usual role with the reserves Wednesday evening. Payton is averaging 3.3 points and 1.6 assists per game this season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Grabs six boards in win
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Payton logged four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 125-120 win over the Spurs.
Payton has yet to play for more than 15 minutes in a game this season but has rebounded the ball well, recording his third game with at least six boards. Since he is buried on the depth chart behind Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski and Will Richard, Payton is not likely to receive consistent playing time.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Another underwhelming performance
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Payton closed Wednesday's 121-116 loss to Sacramento with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 11 minutes.
Payton's disappointing season continued Wednesday, playing double-digit minutes for just the fourth time. To this point, he has scored a total of 19 points in eight appearances, well below what fantasy managers might want.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Returning to Golden State
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Payton agreed to a deal to return to the Warriors on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Payton will return to Golden State after averaging 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 15.0 minutes per game across 62 regular-season appearances, including 11 starts, during the 2024-25 campaign. Payton figures to remain an important rotational piece for the Warriors, offering strong perimeter defense.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Barely plays in elimination game
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Payton provided one steal in six minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Payton was used sparingly in the postseason, playing an average of 16.4 minutes across 11 games. The regular season was a similar story, as Payton made 62 appearances with averages of 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 three-pointers on 57.4 percent shooting in 15.0 minutes per contest. The 32-year-old veteran is likely to have a decent market once he hits free agency this offseason for his perimeter defense.
