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Payton (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Payton was labeled questionable heading into the contest versus New Orleans, so the Warriors are opting to give the veteran some time to rest. His next chance to suit up will come against the Rockets on Wednesday.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Iffy for Monday
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Payton (left knee soreness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against New Orleans.
Payton's availability is uncertain ahead of Monday's contest, potentially leaving Golden State without one of its more disruptive perimeter defenders. If he's unable to suit up, the Warriors could redistribute his minutes among several reserves.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Available Saturday
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Payton (calf) is active for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Payton was questionable to suit up due to a right calf injury, but he will indeed be active and handle his typical role off the Warriors' bench. He's averaging 5.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 13.4 minutes across nine outings in 2026-27.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Questionable for Saturday
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Payton is questionable to play Saturday against the Magic due to right calf tightness.
We'll have a better idea on Payton's status based on his activity level at Saturday's shootaround, but if he's forced to the sidelines, that would open up some minutes for Brandon Williams and De'Anthony Melton. LJ Cryer would also have the opportunity to get into the rotation sans Payton.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Provides defensive spark
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Payton accumulated five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Sunday's 124-112 victory over the Clippers.
Payton delivered his usual complementary production in a limited bench role, contributing a steal and a three-pointer without requiring much offensive involvement. His defensive activity can occasionally provide value in deeper leagues, but his modest minutes and scoring opportunities leave him with little appeal in standard formats.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Quiet outing in loss
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Payton ended Saturday's 131-122 loss to the Suns with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in 17 minutes.
Payton logged double-digit minutes for a third straight game to open the regular season, though he didn't make much of an impact. The veteran guard is averaging 6.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per tilt so far this season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Goes scoreless over 19 minutes
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Payton (rest) contributed zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 19 minutes in Saturday's 111-106 preseason win over the Kings.
Payton did not travel for Wednesday's exhibition in Portland, but he returned to the floor for Saturday's preseason game. With the offseason addition of Brandon Williams, Payton could have a tough time consistently getting into the rotation this season.
Payton (rest) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Payton is among several rotation players Golden State is holding out Wednesday during a preseason back-to-back. The veteran guard remains in the mix for a reserve role after appearing in a career-high 73 games during the 2025-26 regular season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Records two steals
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Payton finished with six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two steals and one assist in 11 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason loss to the Clippers.
Payton made his usual impact defensively in limited action, recording two steals without committing a turnover. The 33-year-old re-signed with Golden State on a one-year deal during the offseason and should remain a situational defensive option in a crowded Warriors backcourt.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Returning to Golden State
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Payton agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Warriors on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Payton lingered on the open market, but he'll ultimately return to Golden State for his 11th NBA season. In 73 regular-season games last season, the 33-year-old averaged 7.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 15.6 minutes per contest. Payton isn't likely to see significant usage during the 2026-27 campaign but will provide valuable veteran depth in the Warriors' backcourt.
Payton finished Friday's 111-96 Play-In Game loss to the Suns with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes.
Payton scored no more than six points for the third straight game, closing out what was an indifferent season. Although he was well outside the top 200, his efforts over the final month were far improved. In 14 games during that time, he averaged 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals, good enough for top-100 value.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Ejected Friday
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Payton was ejected in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Kings after being assessed his second technical foul, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He'll finish with 10 points (5-6 FG), three rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes.
Payton picked up his first technical foul in the third quarter and received another in the fourth. Although he played just 15 minutes, he scored in double figures for a fourth consecutive contest and for the 15th time over his last 16 appearances.
Payton supplied eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Cavaliers.
After missing Wednesday's game against the Spurs for injury maintenance, Payton responded with a terrific line Thursday. It's worth noting that Stephen Curry (knee) is targeting a return Sunday against Houston, so there's a chance Payton's workload decreases moving forward.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Available for Thursday
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Payton (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.
Payton will be back in action after sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set for maintenance. With so many Warriors injured, Payton could see a sizable workload Thursday.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Won't play Wednesday
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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.
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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