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

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

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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

"You can do that?" - Baron Davis shares how Gary Payton's trash talk gave him his "Welcome to the NBA" moment Baron Davis shares how Gary Payton’s verbal onslaught taught him what the league was really about.

FEBRUARY 7 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Strong showing from second unit Payton registered 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 19 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 101-97 win over the Suns.

Impact The 15 points represented Payton's best scoring effort since he dropped 19 points on the Pelicans back on Nov. 29, while the three made three-pointers were a season high. The veteran guard had gone 10 straight appearances without scoring in double digits prior to Thursday, however, and even with Stephen Curry (knee) spotting in and out of the lineup of late, there doesn't seem to be a consistent role for Payton.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors erase 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Suns 101-97

Pat Spencer scored a career-high 20 points, Gui Santos added 18 and the shorthanded Golden State Warriors erased a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 1...

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

"You ain't Shaq no more…get D-Wade the ball" - O'Neal on Gary Payton giving him a reality check in the 2006 Finals Gary Payton schooled Shaq O’Neal during the Heat’s first championship triumph.

FEBRUARY 4 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Gary Payton says Udonis Haslem won the 2006 Finals for the Heat by stopping Dirk Nowitzki Dirk’s efficiency dropped significantly after Game 2 of the Finals.

JANUARY 30 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Available vs. Utah Payton (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact As expected, Payton will shake off his probable tag due to a right calf contusion Wednesday. Over his last 10 outings, the 33-year-old has averaged 5.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Utah faces Golden State on home skid

Utah aims to break its 3-game home slide with a victory over Golden State

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Warriors set to repeat James Wiseman history with Jonathan Kuminga trade It's nearly three years since the Golden State Warriors traded James Wiseman for a reunion with Gary Payton II, and now history could set to...

JANUARY 28 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Probable for Wednesday Payton is probable to play Wednesday versus the Jazz due to a right calf contusion.

Impact It appears Payton will push through the pain and make himself available for Wednesday's game, and we should get official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff. Payton is averaging 4.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game this season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Thursday Payton (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Payton is available off the bench to play through right foot soreness. Payton has averaged 7.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 15.4 minutes over 10 games this month.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Payton reflects on the 2006 championship and highlights the most memorable moment from that run Payton said the Heat's 2006 championship win was made special by how collectively they made it happen.

JANUARY 22 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Questionable with foot soreness Payton is questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks with right foot soreness.

Impact The Warriors are likely to re-evaluate Payton closer to Thursday's tipoff. Will Richard and De'Anthony Melton would likely see more playing time in the Golden State backcourt if Payton can't play against Dallas.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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