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

"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

Listed out Monday Payton (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Payton was considered a game-time call for Monday due to a left ankle issue, and the Warriors have since downgraded him to out. His absence should result in more chances for De'Anthony Melton and Pat Spencer in the backcourt.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Payton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Payton is in danger of missing his first game since Jan. 30 due to a left ankle impingement. If the veteran guard joins Stephen Curry (knee) and Will Richard (ankle) on the sidelines, Pat Spencer and De'Anthony Melton would be candidates for increased minutes, while Nate Williams could enter the rotation.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores 26 points, LeBron James adds 22 as Lakers run away from Warriors for 129-101 win

Luka Doncic had 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran away from the short-handed...

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Terrific line in win Payton logged 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and three steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 133-112 win over Memphis.

Impact The Warriors were extremely shorthanded for the second leg of this back-to-back set, allowing Payton to step into an expanded role on the offensive side of things. Fantasy managers will not want to chase this line, however, as it has the makings of an obvious outlier.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

"He was 37, I thought I could take him" - Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem recall explosive run-ins with Gary Payton Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem look back on their heated altercations with Gary Payton.

FEBRUARY 26 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

WARRIORS at GRIZZLIES | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 25, 2026

FEBRUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

Will Richard scores 21 as Warriors put 8 players in double figures and beat the Grizzlies 133-112

Will Richard scored 21 points, Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II added 19 apiece and the Golden State Warriors routed the Memphis Grizzlies 133-112 on Wednesday night in a game...

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

"He didn't show much of that after Seattle" - Gary Payton on how their split changed Shawn Kemp's career trajectory Gary Payton analyzed Shawn Kemp’s drop-off.

FEBRUARY 22 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Brown helps Celtics thump Curry-less Warriors 121-110

Jaylen Brown had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists for his third triple-double of the season, and the Boston Celtics rolled over a Golden State Warriors team playing without St...

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Gary Payton wishes his idol had given him a "Welcome to the league moment" and not Michael Jordan George Gervin was the superstar GP idolized growing up.

FEBRUARY 17 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

The ultimate bounce-back story: Gary Payton II's path — and his latest surge Gary Payton II, the son of Hall of Famer Gary "The Glove" Payton, hasn’t exactly taken a smooth, straight-line route to the NBA. His journey...

FEBRUARY 12 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Warriors star Jimmy Butler undergoes right knee surgery to repair anterior cruciate ligament

Golden State Warriors guard Jimmy Butler underwent right knee surgery for his torn anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that ended his season last month

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

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