Payton (shoulder) is available to play in Game 3 against the Rockets on Saturday, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Payton was questionable due to a shoulder injury, but the veteran guard will suit up and should be available to log his regular minutes off the bench. Payton has been limited to 16 and 12 minutes off the bench in the first two games of this first-round series.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable for Saturday
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Payton is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Rockets due to a right shoulder strain.
Payton has been limited to 16 and 12 minutes off the bench in the first two games of the first-round series against the Rockets. Even if he's deemed available, Payton shouldn't have a big role in fantasy across all formats.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Plays well in win
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Payton supplied 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 Play-In Game win over Memphis.
Payton is known as a defensive specialist, so his 12 points were the icing on the cake after limiting Memphis' Ja Morant. With Jonathan Kuminga picking up another healthy scratch, Payton could see a healthy role with the second unit going forward.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Green light to play Friday
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Payton (knee) is available for Friday's game against Portland.
Payton missed the Warriors' last two games due to right knee inflammation, but he's been cleared to return Friday. He has averaged 10.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals over 19.4 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable for Friday
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Payton (knee) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Payton is in danger of missing a third straight game due to a right knee issue. The Warriors will likely lean on Buddy Hield, Moses Moody and Gui Santos in the backcourt if Payton is ultimately ruled out.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Ruled out Wednesday
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Payton (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Payton will miss a second straight game for the Warriors as he continues to nurse a knee issue. Golden State will likely lean on Gui Santos, Buddy Hield and Moses Moody due to the absence of the defensive-minded guard.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable vs. San Antonio
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Payton (knee) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Payton is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a right knee issue. If the veteran guard cannot play against San Antonio, Golden State will likely turn to Gui Santos, Buddy Hield and Moses Moody to help shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Another solid showing off bench
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Payton logged 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three steals and two rebounds in 20 minutes during Sunday's 106-96 loss to the Rockets.
The veteran guard flashed his usually active hands on the defensive end. He didn't just contribute defensively though, as Payton also poured in 16 points and grabbed three offensive boards to go with his pair of defensive rebounds. Fantasy managers shouldn't get too used to seeing any consistent scoring output from Payton going forward though, as the outing marked his third-highest scoring total of the season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Gets light minutes in return
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Payton (thumb) recorded zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist in two minutes of playing time in Friday's 118-104 win over the Nuggets.
In his return from a four-game absence Friday due to the partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb, Payton was a fringe part of the rotation. He played three brief shifts on the night, as he logged just under two minutes in the first quarter and then played for a handful of seconds at the end of the second and third quarters. Payton should see his role increase slightly in future contests, but the defensive-minded wing likely won't see enough minutes to warrant much fantasy intrigue over the rest of the season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Will face Denver on Friday
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Payton (thumb) is available for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Payton will return from a four-game absence Friday due to the partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb. The veteran swingman has averaged 9.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.2 assists across 21.0 minutes per contest in his last five appearances.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable for Friday
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Payton (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game against Denver, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Payton has missed the Warriors' last four games due to a partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb, but the team announced Thursday that the veteran wing is making progress in his recovery and can be considered day-to-day. If Payton is cleared to play Friday, Gui Santos could move out of the rotation.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Progressing in recovery
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The Warriors announced Thursday that Payton (thumb) is making good progress in his recovery and is considered day-to-day.
Payton suffered a partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb in a March 25 loss to Miami and has missed Golden State's previous three contests. Although Payton will remain sidelined Thursday against the Lakers, he looks on track to play again before the end of the regular season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Starting vs. Miami
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Payton will start in Tuesday's game against the Heat, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
The veteran swingman will join the starting lineup for the first time since Jan. 31, pushing Quinten Post to the second unit. Payton is averaging 12.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals across 21.0 minutes per contest in 10 outings this month.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Will play vs. Atlanta
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Payton (knee) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Payton will be back on the floor for the Warriors on Saturday after missing Thursday's win against the Raptors due to a knee issue. The veteran guard is averaging 6.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game this season while shooting 57.8 percent from the field.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable for Saturday
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Payton (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Payton missed Thursday's win against the Raptors due to left knee soreness and appears to be in danger of missing another contest. If Payton is sidelined again Saturday, the Warriors could turn to Buddy Hield, Moses Moody and Gui Santos to cover a few extra minutes on the wing.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't go Thursday
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Payton (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Payton was added to the injury report with left knee soreness, and the issue is significant enough to sideline him Thursday. Look for Buddy Hield and Gui Santos to see more opportunities in Payton's absence.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Working through left knee soreness
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Payton is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Raptors due to left knee soreness, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Payton has enjoyed a nice run of production over his last seven games, averaging 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.3 assists in 22.9 minutes per contest. However, he's working through a left knee issue that puts him at risk of sitting out Thursday. The Warriors will likely make a call on his status closer to the game's 10 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Scores career-high 26 points
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Payton chipped in 26 points (11-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Monday's 130-120 win over the Trail Blazers.
Payton, who typically has a very low usage rate with most of his attention focused on the defensive side of things, erupted for a career-high 26 points in the win. Lines like these have been few and far between for Payton, so fantasy managers should be hesitant to chase after more performances like these. Payton's role will also decrease if Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) and/or Brandin Podziemski (back) return to action soon.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Just misses double-double Thursday
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Payton totaled 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 121-119 win over the Nets.
Payton fell just short of his first double-double of the season, and his first since Jan. 5, 2022. The veteran wing's increased shot volume was at least partially since Brandin Podziemski (back) was able to play only one minute Thursday, and if the Warriors' starting two guard misses additional time, Payton could be one of the biggest beneficiaries. Even in his usual role on the second unit, Payton has scored in double digits in four of his last eight appearances, averaging 10.0 points, 3.3 boards, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 threes in just 15.9 minutes a contest.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Probable for Thursday
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Payton (nose) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Nets, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Payton missed Tuesday's win against the Knicks but is trending toward returning to the floor for the Warriors in Brooklyn on Thursday. The 31-year-old guard is averaging 5.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 56.4 percent from the floor this season.
