Payton (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Payton will miss the front end of the Warriors' back-to-back set due to right knee injury management, but he should be available for Thursday's contest against the Cavaliers. Will Richard, Seth Curry and Nate Williams are all candidates to see a bump in minutes in Payton's absence.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable for Wednesday
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Payton is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to right knee injury management.
Payton could be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set, which would leave more minutes available for guys like Will Richard, Nate Williams and Seth Curry. Payton would likely see increased playing time if he's cleared to suit up due to De'Anthony Melton (thumb) being unavailable.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Logs 17 points in win
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Payton finished with 17 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 21 minutes during Monday's 137-131 overtime win over the Mavericks.
Payton returned to play after resting one game for injury management and was perfect from the floor during the victory. The 10-year pro is averaging only 14.9 minutes per game, but he's seen a noticeable uptick to 22.3 minutes over his past 10 appearances. He's also averaged 13.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.9 steals over the span.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Cleared to play Monday
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Payton (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Payton did not play in the second leg of the Warriors' back-to-back set Saturday against the Hawks while managing a knee injury, but he will be back on the court for Monday's Western Conference tilt. The veteran guard has scored in double digits in each of his last seven outings, and over that span he has averaged 14.1 points on 61.8 percent shooting along with 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 steals over 23.4 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable versus Atlanta
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Payton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Payton had 14 points in Friday's loss to Detroit. However, he's now in danger of missing Saturday's contest because of knee soreness. With De'Anthony Melton (knee) potentially taking the night off for injury management purposes, the Warriors may look to Pat Spencer and Will Richard to get more involved on both ends of the floor.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Upgraded to available
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Payton (lower leg) is available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
As expected, the swingman is shedding a probable designation with a left tibial contusion. Payton is handling a significant role recently, averaging 13.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.9 steals in 23.0 minutes per tilt over his last eight appearances.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Likely to play Wednesday
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Payton is probable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics with a left tibial contusion.
The issue doesn't sound to be severe enough to stop Payton from playing Wednesday. The guard has moved into a more prominent role of late, averaging 13.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.9 steals in 23.0 minutes per contest over his last eight games.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Steps up with full stat line
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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.
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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Good to go Tuesday
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Payton (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Probable for Tuesday
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Payton (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Payton is dealing with a minor left ankle issue that he appears likely to play through. Over his last five games, he's averaging 11.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Good to go Saturday
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Payton (ankle) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Probable for Saturday
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Payton (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game in Oklahoma City.
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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Listed out Monday
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Payton (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
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 opportunity for De'Anthony Melton and Pat Spencer in the backcourt.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Iffy for Monday
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Payton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.
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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Terrific line in win
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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.
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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Strong showing from second unit
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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.
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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Probable for Wednesday
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Payton is probable to play Wednesday versus the Jazz despite a right calf contusion.
It appears Payton will push through 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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Good to go Thursday
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Payton (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Probable for Friday
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Payton is probable for Friday's game against the Kings due to a left ankle sprain.
Payton is set to end a one-game absence with the injury Friday. He's managed to play at least 20 minutes in just five games out of 35 appearances this season, so Payton's fantasy appeal appears to remain minimal in a healthy Warriors backcourt.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't play Wednesday
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Payton (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.
Payton will take a seat Wednesday after sustaining a sprained left ankle. His absence could open up more minutes for Will Richard, while Buddy Hield or Pat Spencer could enter the rotation. Payton's next chance to play will come Friday against Sacramento.
