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

Longtime Warriors veteran may be nearing the end of his Golden State run The Golden State Warriors are struggling to get Gary Payton II consistent minutes, and his time with the Dubs may be quietly ending.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Tallies three swipes in win Payton provided six points (3-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds, three steals and one assist across 27 minutes during Saturday's 99-94 victory over Cleveland.

Impact After logging just three minutes in Thursday's loss to Philadelphia, Payton saw increased playing time with multiple key contributors sidelined. While he struggled on find his rhythm on the offensive end, the 33-year-old recorded a game- and season-high three steals. The veteran swingman has seen 20-plus minutes in three of the team's last four games, averaging 9.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 20.5 minutes per contest during that span.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 38 points as defending champion Thunder hold off Warriors 124-112

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and made a key 3-pointer with 3:34 left, Jalen Williams added 22 points and six assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the determi...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Thunder take on the Warriors, look for 13th straight victory

Oklahoma City heads into a matchup against Golden State as winners of 12 games in a row

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Shines off bench in win Payton provided 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes during Saturday's 104-96 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Payton made the most of his minutes off the bench to record a double-double while also ending as the Warriors' second-best scorer. He's not expected to produce at this rate on a steady basis, though, so there's a big chance this was just an outlier for Payton. This was the first time he recorded double-digit points and/or rebounds in a game this season, and it was also just the second time he logged more than 20 minutes in a single contest.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Butler leads Curry-less Warriors past Pelicans, 104-96

Jimmy Butler had 24 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-96 playing without Stephen Curry after he bruised his lef...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Available Saturday Payton (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Payton sprained his ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets, though he'll return to action Saturday. Over his last five appearances (one start), the veteran swingman has averaged 5.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 14.4 minutes per contest. However, he could see a dip in minutes with Jonathan Kuminga (knee) back in action.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play Saturday Payton (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Payton exited Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to a sprained left ankle, but the probable tag suggests the guard should be able to suit up Saturday. Payton doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside outside of the deep leagues, though, averaging 3.1 points and 2.8 boards across 11.1 minutes per game in 19 contests (one start) this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined at least a week with a quad injury

Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined for at least a week with a right quadriceps contusion and strained muscle after getting injured during Golden State’s 104-100 loss to...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Stephen Curry bruises right quadriceps in Warriors' loss, will have MRI exam

Stephen Curry limped away from the bench late in Golden State’s 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night after bruising his right quadriceps

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return Wednesday Payton will not return to Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to a sprained left ankle, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Payton only lasted five minutes before rolling his ankle, so he'll end his evening with one rebound, one assist and one turnover. For now, Payton should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Payton will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Payton received a spot-start for Monday's game against the Jazz in a matchup-based decision, but he'll return to his usual role with the reserves Wednesday evening. Payton is averaging 3.3 points and 1.6 assists per game this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors finally vindicated for polarizing Gary Payton II decision As the Golden State Warriors got a much-needed win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night to eek back above a .500 record, head coach Steve Ker...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Stephen Curry scores 31 points as Warriors run away from Jazz 134-117

Stephen Curry scored 31 points with six 3-pointers, Jimmy Butler added 18 with seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 134-117

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Monday Payton will start Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The veteran swingman will get the starting nod for the first time this season, pushing Will Richard to the bench. Over his last five outings, Payton has averaged 4.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 14.8 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Payton explained why he wouldn't trash-talk Rodman: "I would just play him hard" GP wouldn’t want to start talking trash to Dennis Rodman

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Curry ties Jordan's record, torches Spurs with 49 points to rally Warriors to 109-108 victory

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry stood at the free-throw line with six seconds remaining and the chance to make history, clinch a come-from-behind victory and silence the d...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Grabs six boards in win Payton logged four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 125-120 win over the Spurs.

Impact Payton has yet to play for more than 15 minutes in a game this season, but has done well rebounding the ball, recording his third game with at least six boards. Since he is buried in the depth chart behind Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski and Will Richard, Payton is not likely to receive consistent playing time.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Kerr hasn't made Will Richard realization many Warriors fans already have It took a few games for Steve Kerr to realize that Will Richard should be above Gary Payton II in the Golden State Warriors, but the head co...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Another underwhelming performance Payton closed Wednesday's 121-116 loss to Sacramento with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 11 minutes.

Impact Payton's disappointing season continued Wednesday, playing double-digit minutes for just the fourth time. To this point, he has scored a total of 19 points in eight appearances, well below what fantasy managers might want.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors fan favorite is getting iced out by Steve Kerr early in the season The Golden State Warriors are off to a solid start to the season, but it has become abundantly clear that fan favorite Gary Payton II has be...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

"He instilled the dawg in me" – Gary Payton II revealed how his dad toughened him up with trash talking GP2 opened up about how his dad used his sharp tongue to mold him growing up.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"I wouldn't even give them any techs!" - When Gary Payton shared how he would act as a referee Gary Payton knew exactly what he’d do if he was an NBA official

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Warriors come to brutal Gary Payton II realization that was long overdue Gary Payton II may have seen his minutes dwindle at times since his significant impact in the 2022 championship run, yet the veteran guard h...

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Beloved Warriors veteran could be hit with gut punch upon De'Anthony Melton's return As the Golden State Warriors navigated their offseason, it was clear that bringing back veteran guard Gary Payton II was somewhat of a serio...

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

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