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

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.

7 HOURS AGO • 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.

11 HOURS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Associated Press

Shines off bench in win 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.

Impact 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 there's a big chance this was 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.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Butler leads Curry-less Warriors past Pelicans, 104-96

Jimmy Butler had 24 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-96 playing without Stephen Curry after he bruised his lef...

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Available Saturday Payton (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play Saturday Payton (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact 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, though, averaging 3.1 points and 2.8 boards across 11.1 minutes per game in 19 contests (one start) this season.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined at least a week with a quad injury

Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined for at least a week with a right quadriceps contusion and strained muscle after getting injured during Golden State’s 104-100 loss to...

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Stephen Curry bruises right quadriceps in Warriors' loss, will have MRI exam

Stephen Curry limped away from the bench late in Golden State’s 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night after bruising his right quadriceps

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Won't return Wednesday 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.

Impact Payton only lasted 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.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Payton will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors finally vindicated for polarizing Gary Payton II decision As the Golden State Warriors got a much-needed win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night to eek back above a .500 record, head coach Steve Ker...

NOVEMBER 26 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Stephen Curry scores 31 points as Warriors run away from Jazz 134-117

Stephen Curry scored 31 points with six 3-pointers, Jimmy Butler added 18 with seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 134-117

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Starting Monday Payton will start Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The veteran swingman will get the starting nod for the first time this season, pushing Will Richard to the bench. Over his last five outings, Payton has averaged 4.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 14.8 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Payton explained why he wouldn't trash-talk Rodman: "I would just play him hard" GP wouldn’t want to start talking trash to Dennis Rodman

NOVEMBER 17 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Curry ties Jordan's record, torches Spurs with 49 points to rally Warriors to 109-108 victory

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry stood at the free-throw line with six seconds remaining and the chance to make history, clinch a come-from-behind victory and silence the d...

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

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