GARY PAYTON II NEWS

Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield lead Warriors past Rockets 103-89 in Game 7

Stephen Curry scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, Buddy Hield made nine 3-pointers and scored 33 points, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Confere...

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Injury Update: Gary Payton II (illness) ruled out for Game 7 vs. Rockets The Warriors will be without Gary Payton II for Game 7 against the Rockets on Sunday due to an illness.

MAY 5 • USATODAY.COM

Is Gary Payton II playing tonight? Latest updates on why Warriors guard will miss crucial Game 7 at Rockets | Sporting News Golden State is set to be without arguably its best perimeter defender in an elimination game.

MAY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Golden State's Payton won't play in Game 7 against Rockets due to an illness

Golden State guard Gary Payton II won’t play in Game 7 of the first-round playoff series Sunday night against the Houston Rockets because of an illness

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Game 7 Payton (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Impact After starting in Game 6, Payton won't be on the floor Sunday due to an illness. With the defensive-minded guard set to watch from the sideline, Golden State will likely pivot to Buddy Hield, Moses Moody and Pat Spencer to pick up the slack in the backcourt.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: Gary Payton II (illness) questionable for Game 7 vs. Rockets In six games against the Rockets, the veteran guard is averaging 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 16 minutes per contest.

MAY 4 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable to play in Game 7 Payton (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Rockets.

Impact Payton was a late addition to the injury report due to the illness. If the veteran guard is sidelined for Sunday's win-or-go-home matchup, Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody will likely see an uptick in playing time. Payton has averaged 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals across 15.8 minutes per game in six outings (one start) during the first round.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet and the Rockets force a deciding Game 7 by beating the Warriors 115-107 in Game 6

Fred VanVleet had 29 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, Alperen Sengun contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets kept their season alive by beating the...

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Warriors tweak starting lineup for Game 6 vs. Rockets Gary Payton II will enter the starting lineup for Game 6 against the Rockets on Friday night.

MAY 3 • USATODAY.COM

Starting in Game 6 Payton is in the starting lineup for Game 6 against the Rockets on Friday, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

Impact Payton is in the starting lineup since the Warriors will look to add a bit more muscle and toughness on the defensive end. This means Brandin Podziemski will come off the bench and log minutes in the second unit.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Payton II on his dad: 'I don't have to worry about him no more yelling and barking. I know I'm doing something right' Before Payton II left the hardwood, he walked across to get a hug and congratulatory words from his father, words that the younger Payton re...

APRIL 29 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Rockets, Warriors get into shoving altercation in 2nd quarter of heated Game 4

Players on the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets got into a shoving altercation midway through the second quarter in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series, leading to...

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Young Glove and The Glove, a fit forged through tough love and time Gary Payton II, who once wanted to be called Dwayne, has learned to embrace his father's legacy and name while staying true to who he is.

APRIL 28 • NYTIMES.COM

Monday's NBA games: Cavaliers-Heat and Rockets-Warriors

Stephen Curry is embracing the physical style of these NBA playoffs, as long and both sides are called evenly

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Steph Curry heats up with Jimmy Butler out, Warriors take 2-1 lead over Rockets

Playoff Steph delivered, while Playoff Jimmy became his biggest cheerleader on the bench, as the Warriors beat the Rockets 104-93 for a 2-1...

APRIL 27 • FOX SPORTS

Jimmy Butler sits out with injury as Stephen Curry leads Warriors to Game 3 win over Rockets

Warriors star Jimmy Butler sat out for Game 3 as Golden State took a 2-1 lead in its first-round playoff series against Houston and became a cheerleader for Stephen Curry while off...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Available to play Saturday Payton (shoulder) is available to play in Game 3 against the Rockets on Saturday, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Payton is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Rockets due to a right shoulder strain.

Impact 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.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Butler questionable for Game 3 of Warriors' first-round series against Rockets

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Game 3 of Golden State’s first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after he sustained a pelvic contusion in...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Brooks to critics calling Thompson dirty for foul on Butler: 'The dirty player is Draymond'

Some have questioned whether Houston’s Amen Thompson is a dirty player after Golden State’s Jimmy Butler was injured in a scary fall in Game 2 when the Rockets guard took Butler’s...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Cavaliers' Evan Mobley 'finally' wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year award

Evan Mobley said his goal coming into the season with the Cleveland Cavaliers was to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS

Cleveland's Evan Mobley wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year award

Evan Mobley said his goal coming into the season with the Cleveland Cavaliers was to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Plays well in win 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.

Impact Payton is known as a defensive specialist, so his 12 points was 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.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

2025 NBA Play-In Tournament highlights: Warriors, Magic clinch playoff berths

Here are all the highlights from Day 1 of the NBA play-in tournament.

APRIL 16 • FOX SPORTS