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

Warriors prepare to go forward without Jimmy Butler after season-ending right knee injury

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are still coming to terms with how dramatically their season changes now given Jimmy Butler’s season-ending right knee injury and how they...

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Warriors star Jimmy Butler goes down with right knee injury in win over Heat

Warriors star Jimmy Butler injured his right knee midway through the third quarter of a 135-112 win against his former Miami Heat team after he scored 17 points, a big blow for Gol...

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

George Karl on the X factors of the 1996 Sonics: "Those two guys kind of gave us the total and complete package" Karl credited two other players besides Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp for the Sonics’ success in ‘96.

5 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"Who is going to become Hall of Famers together" – Gary Payton explains why NBA greatness rarely runs in the family Gary Payton makes a bold claim on generational basketball greatness.

JANUARY 10 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Near double-double in return Payton provided 12 points (6-7 FG), nine rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes during Friday's 137-103 victory over Sacramento.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Curry has 27 points and season-best 10 assists as Warriors beat Kings 137-103

Stephen Curry had 27 points and a season-high 10 assists for his second double-double this season, and the Golden State Warriors beat the skidding Sacramento Kings 137-103

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

"He's not Gary Payton's son, he's just Gary II" – Gary Payton talked about how he mentors his son Gary Sr. doesn't want to get in the way of his son's NBA journey.

JANUARY 10 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

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.

JANUARY 9 • 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.

JANUARY 8 • 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

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

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

Steve Kerr upset his mother

JANUARY 8 • 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.

JANUARY 8 • 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.

JANUARY 7 • 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.

JANUARY 6 • 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

JANUARY 6 • 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.

JANUARY 4 • 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

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