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

Moses Moody scores 23 before apparently serious injury late as Warriors beat Mavs 137-131 in OT

Moses Moody scored 23 points before crumpling to the floor with an apparently serious left knee injury late in overtime as the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 137-131

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Moses Moody of the Warriors exits with apparently serious knee injury late in OT against Mavs

Golden State’s Moses Moody was taken from the court on a stretcher late in overtime against Dallas with what appeared to be a serious knee injury after his left leg buckled when he...

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Monday Payton (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Payton did not play in the second leg of the Warriors' back-to-back set Saturday against the Hawks while managing a knee injury, but he will be back on the court for Monday's Western Conference tilt. The veteran guard has scored in double digits in each of his last seven outings, and over that span he has averaged 14.1 points on 61.8 percent shooting along with 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 steals over 23.4 minutes per game.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas takes on Golden State, looks to end 3-game skid

Dallas aims to stop its three-game losing streak when the Dallas Mavericks take on Golden State

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

No-go Saturday Payton (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Payton will be sidelined Saturday for injury management purposes. His absence should leave more opportunities for Pat Spencer and Will Richard. Payton's next chance to play will come Monday at Dallas.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Atlanta Payton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Payton had 14 points in Friday's loss to Detroit. However, he's now in danger of missing Saturday's contest because of knee soreness. With De'Anthony Melton (knee) potentially taking the night off for injury management purposes, the Warriors may look to Pat Spencer and Will Richard to get more involved on both ends of the floor.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rips away season-high four steals Payton produced 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and four steals over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 120-99 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Payton was a lone bright spot off the bench for the Warriors in Wednesday's blowout loss, and he finished with a new season high in steals. Payton has been shooting the lights out over the past five games, converting 63.3 percent of his shot attempts to go with averages of 14.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.4 steals and just 0.6 turnovers per contest, which has been good enough for top-25 value in 9-cat leagues.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Brown scores 32, Tatum adds double-double as Celtics top Warriors 120-99

Jaylen Brown scored 23 of his 32 points in the first half and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 120-99 win over the Golden State Warriors

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

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MARCH 19 • YOUTUBE

"People forget we won like 64 games" - Gary Payton feels his 1996 Sonics weren't appreciated because of Chicago GP feels like the ‘96 Sonics don’t get enough recognition.

MARCH 19 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Upgraded to available Payton (lower leg) is available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact As expected, the swingman is shedding a probable designation with a left tibial contusion. Payton is handling a significant role recently, averaging 13.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.9 steals in 23.0 minutes per tilt over his last eight appearances.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran Warriors player seems like obvious NBA expansion draft casualty With news that the NBA is looking to expand to Seattle, Golden State Warriors veteran Gary Payton II seems like an obvious expansion draft c...

MARCH 18 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

"He didn't stop the whole game" - Paul Pierce on why talking back to Gary Payton was a mistake Paul Pierce learned the hard way not to engage Gary Payton during games.

MARCH 18 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Tim Thomas breaks down the creative approach to trash-talking Gary Payton had: "GP was just different" Thomas explains that Payton combined elite defense with relentless verbal pressure.

MARCH 18 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Likely to play Wednesday Payton is probable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics with a left tibial contusion.

Impact The issue doesn't sound to be severe enough to stop Payton from playing Wednesday. The guard has moved into a more prominent role, averaging 13.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.9 steals in 23.0 minutes per contest in his last eight games.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors' Gary Payton II indicates willingness to join an NBA expansion team | Sporting News The Supersonics legacy lives on.

MARCH 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steps up with full stat line Payton closed Sunday's 110-107 loss to New York with 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 28 minutes.

Impact It was one of Payton's finest efforts of the campaign, tying a season high in scoring. The 33-year-old is worth streaming in most fantasy leagues until the Warriors get healthier, as Payton has averaged 13.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.9 steals in 22.9 minutes per tilt while shooting 56.5 percent from the floor in his last seven games.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Payton (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Payton has played through a lingering ankle injury that cost him the first two games of March, and the veteran guard has been given the green light to suit up for Tuesday's contest. Since the All-Star break, Payton has averaged 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.4 threes and 1.4 steals over 20.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Payton (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Payton is dealing with a minor left ankle issue that he intends to play through. Over his last five games, he's averaging 11.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Banned for life by NBA for gambling, Porter has triple-double in return to pro basketball

Jontay Porter, the former Toronto Raptors center banned for life from the NBA in 2024 for gambling, had a triple-double Saturday night in his return to professional basketball

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Payton (ankle) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Payton will shed a probable tag to suit up for this contest. With De'Anthony Melton (knee) sidelined, Payton is a candidate to see a handful of extra minutes against the Thunder.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Payton (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game in Oklahoma City.

Impact Payton is on track to return from a two-game absence Saturday, which could result in fewer minutes for Pat Spencer and LJ Cryer. Check back for official confirmation on Payton's status closer to Saturday's tip.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City looks for 50th win this season in matchup with Golden State

Oklahoma City will look for its 50th victory this season when the Thunder take on the Golden State Warriors

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Unavailable Thursday Payton (ankle) won't play Thursday against the Rockets.

Impact Payton is set for a second straight absence due to a left ankle injury. Moses Moody (wrist) and Will Richard (ankle) are also out, so it'll presumably be up to Gui Santos, Nate Williams and Malevy Leons to step up in the frontcourt.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Payton (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against Houston.

Impact The Warriors will be very thin Thursday and will be hoping Payton can give it a go -- Moses Moody (wrist) and Will Richard (ankle) have both been ruled out. De'Anthony Melton and Pat Spencer could have a lot on their plates Thursday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

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