Payton (foot) is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Payton missed the last three games for the Warriors due to a foot sprain, but he's expected to return Friday which could give the Warriors a spark on the defensive end. Despite seeing just 17.3 minutes per game, Payton is averaging 1.2 steals.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Downgraded to out
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Payton (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Payton has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his third straight game due to a left foot sprain. A recent MRI revealed no structural damage, and he was able to scrimmage during Tuesday's practice, so Payton should be able to return soon. His next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the Spurs.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Iffy for Wednesday
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Payton (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Payton has missed back-to-back contests due to a left foot sprain, but a recent MRI revealed no structural damage. Per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area, the defensive-minded guard was able to scrimmage during Tuesday's practice, which is a step in the right direction, but he'll likely be a game-time decision Wednesday.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't play Monday
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Payton (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Houston.
Payton recently underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage in his foot, but he'll still be forced to miss a second consecutive game due to his minor foot sprain. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against Phoenix.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Diagnosed with minor foot sprain
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Payton (foot) has no structural damage in his left foot following an MRI on Saturday. He is questionable to play Monday against Houston.
Payton is dealing with a left foot sprain, which will force him to miss Saturday's game against Oklahoma City. Brandin Podziemski has been a revelation for Golden State and should continue seeing additional usage. Golden State will be porous defensively as Payton misses time while Draymond Green is suspended.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't play Saturday
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Payton (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Payton suffered a left ankle sprain during Thursday's matchup against the Thunder and will miss at least one additional contest. Initial X-rays were negative, but his status moving forward remains unclear. Payton's next chance to suit up will come Monday against Houston. In his absence, Cory Joseph, Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski are candidates for increased roles, especially if Stephen Curry (knee) remains sidelined.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Done for night
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Payton will not return to Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a sprained left ankle, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He finished with one point, one rebound and one steal in eight minutes.
X-rays were negative, so this could be a day-to-day issue. If Payton is unable to play in Saturday's rematch against the Thunder, Cory Joseph, Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski could see more action.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Available against Minnesota
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Payton (finger) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Payton was a game-time decision Sunday due to a right finger infection, but he'll be able to suit up after participating in pregame warmups. He's averaging 6.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in 18.9 minutes per game to begin the year.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Iffy for Sunday's contest
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Payton is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Timberwolves due to a right finger infection.
Payton recently missed a contest due to an illness, but he's been otherwise healthy. If the defensive-minded guard is sidelined, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody and Cory Joseph could see increased bench roles versus Minnesota.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Set to play against Cleveland
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Payton (illness) is available for Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Payton will return to the lineup for Saturday's contest after missing the previous game with a non-COVID illness. Payton is averaging 7.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.0 assists in 19.9 minutes across his first eight appearances of the season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Back at practice
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Payton (illness) participated in Friday's practice session, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Payton sat out Wednesday's game against the Nuggets due to a non-COVID illness, but his participation in Friday's practice is encouraging. Although he appears to be trending in the right direction, it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up Saturday against Cleveland.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't play Wednesday
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Payton (illness) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Payton has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to a non-COVID illness. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Cleveland.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable Wednesday
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Payton is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets due to an illness.
Payton was a late addition to Wednesday's injury report, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up against Denver. If he's unable to play, Moses Moody, Cory Joseph and Brandin Podziemski are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Records two steals
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Payton chipped in six points (3-5 FG), six rebounds and two steals in 24 minutes during Monday's 120-109 win over the Pistons.
Payton has been a key part of the second unit in Golden State, and coach Steve Kerr has really talked him up this season. However, he's generally a low-usage player, so most of his fantasy value will come from his elite steal rate.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Drops 15 points
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Payton totaled 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals across 19 minutes during Sunday's 106-95 victory over the Rockets.
This wasn't Payton's largest workload, but it was his best game by far. His offensive usage is usually low, so this may end up being an outlier performance. However, Payton's production is something he's excelled at for years.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Scores 15 points in start
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Payton notched 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes during Monday's 104-101 loss to the Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Payton drew his first start of the playoffs and played well across 23 minutes, his most since suffering an injury in Game 2 of the opening-round series versus Sacramento. The defensive-minded guard was left open numerous times and took advantage by collecting a playoff-high 15 points, but it's unclear if the Warriors will stick with the same game plan, as they face a 3-1 hole with the series shifting back to Golden State.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Expected to enter starting lineup
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Payton will join the starting lineup for Monday's Game 5 against the Lakers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The Warriors had already hinted that Payton would see more playing time in Game 5 after he struggled with an illness throughout Game 4, and this report only solidifies that the Oregon State product will shoulder more minutes. He's seen inconsistent playing time through the first three games of the series, averaging 11.3 minutes to go along with 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Cleared to suit up Sunday
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Payton (illness) is available for Sunday's Game 4 against the Kings, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
As expected, Payton has been upgraded from probable to available and will play in Game 4 after an aliment kept him sidelined for Game 3. Through the first two matchups of the opening-round series, the defensive-minded guard averaged 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 assists in 23.5 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Upgraded to probable
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Payton (illness) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday's Game 4 against the Kings, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
The fact that Payton has been upgraded to probable means he shouldn't have problems playing off the bench Sunday. He has averaged 10.5 points across 23.5 minutes per game in his two appearances during the series.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Returns to practice
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Payton (illness) participated in Saturday's practice and is on track to play in Game 4 against the Kings on Sunday, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Payton missed Game 3 due to an illness but appears likely to suit up Sunday. If Payton is cleared for action, his return will likely result in decreased playing time for Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Lamb.
