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.
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 this performance may have been 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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Available Saturday
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Payton (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Probable to play Saturday
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Payton (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
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, averaging 3.1 points and 2.8 boards across 11.1 minutes per game in 19 contests (one start) this season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't return Wednesday
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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.
Payton lasted only 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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Headed to bench
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Payton will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Starting Monday
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Payton will start Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Grabs six boards in win
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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.
Payton has yet to play for more than 15 minutes in a game this season but has rebounded the ball well, recording his third game with at least six boards. Since he is buried on the depth chart behind Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski and Will Richard, Payton is not likely to receive consistent playing time.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Another underwhelming performance
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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.
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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Adds eight points in loss
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Payton dropped eight points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, two steals and an assist over 16 minutes in Friday's 106-103 preseason loss to the Clippers.
Payton was brought back to Golden State after having an impactful 2024-25 regular season, averaging 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks over 14.9 minutes in 62 regular-season games. However, it appears he will have to fight for minutes behind the likes of Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga.
Payton agreed to a deal to return to the Warriors on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Payton will return to Golden State after averaging 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 15.0 minutes per game across 62 regular-season appearances, including 11 starts, during the 2024-25 campaign. Payton figures to remain an important rotational piece for the Warriors, offering strong perimeter defense.
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