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

Available against Kings Payton (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Payton is ready to return from a one-game absence with the injury. 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.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Friday Payton is probable for Friday's game against the Kings due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento plays Golden State on 6-game road slide

Sacramento will attempt to stop its six-game road losing streak when the Kings face Golden State

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Steve Kerr's mom not happy with him for outburst leading to ejection

Steve Kerr upset his mother

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Payton (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nursing left ankle sprain Payton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pots 15 points with second unit 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.

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Warriors coach Steve Kerr ejected after heated exchange over no-call in 4th quarter vs Clippers

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was ejected in the fourth quarter of a 103-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Productive off bench Saturday 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.

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"He acts just like me on the court" - When Gary Payton compared himself to prime Russell Westbrook Gary Payton explained why he compared himself to prime Russell Westbrook.

JANUARY 2 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Curry, Butler lead the Warriors to a 120-107 victory over the Nets

Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Golden State Warriors beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-107 on Monday night

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Gary Payton II seriously doubts Jordan could win six championships without Pippen and Rodman Gary Payton II believes MJ wouldn’t have won six NBA championships if it hadn’t been for Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

All-around performance Thursday 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

When Gary Payton revealed that Shaquille O'Neal used to haze rookies by pouring a bucket of waste on them: "Shaq is a jokester" Payton claimed Shaq poured a bucket of human waste, not confirming whether it was urine or feces.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Gary Payton says his goal was to stop everybody: "I don't care about being the best defender on Michael Jordan" Payton is one of the greatest two-way point guards of all time.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Gary Payton named Sonics player who could've helped him stop Michael Jordan in 1996 Finals: "Me and him would've tag-teamed" Coach Karl also said the same thing about McMillan.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Warriors forward Draymond Green ejected against Suns

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected with 10:39 left in the first half of the Warriors' 119-116 win against Phoenix following consecutive technical fouls

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Off injury report Payton (illness) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Suns.

Impact Payton will return from a one-game absence due to illness. With Pat Spencer (out), Payton could see a few extra minutes. Payton has played fewer than five minutes in three of his last four games.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Payton on why guards from his era didn't get triple-doubles: "I'm going to bust you in your head, because you stole my rebounds" Gary Payton came up with his analysis on why point guards from his era didn’t post a lot of triple-doubles.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Won't play Sunday Payton (illness) will not play Sunday against Portland.

Impact Payton is a fringe rotation player for Golden State, so his absence won't make many waves in fantasy hoops.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Payton is being listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Portland due to an illness.

Impact Payton is feeling a bit under the weather, but he'll likely go through his pregame routine before an official decision is made, essentially making him a game-time call Sunday. If Payton can't give it a go, De'Anthony Melton might see a marginal uptick in minutes.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Longtime Warriors veteran may be nearing the end of his Golden State run The Golden State Warriors are struggling to get Gary Payton II consistent minutes, and his time with the Dubs may be quietly ending.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Tallies three swipes in win 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 38 points as defending champion Thunder hold off Warriors 124-112

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and made a key 3-pointer with 3:34 left, Jalen Williams added 22 points and six assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the determi...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Thunder take on the Warriors, look for 13th straight victory

Oklahoma City heads into a matchup against Golden State as winners of 12 games in a row

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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