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: Questionable for Thursday
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Payton (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against Houston.
The Warriors will be very thin Thursday and will be hoping Payton can give it a go -- Moses Moody (wrist) and Will Richard (ankle) have both been ruled out. De'Anthony Melton and Pat Spencer could have a lot on their plates Thursday.
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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: Near double-double in return
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Payton provided 12 points (6-7 FG), nine rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes during Friday's 137-103 victory over Sacramento.
Payton returned Friday from a one-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, and the 10th-year pro finished as the Warriors' leading rebounder, finishing one board shy from logging his second double-double of the season. Payton has scored in double digits in each of his last three outings, averaging 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists while connecting on 69.2 percent of his field-goal attempts over that span.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Available against Kings
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Payton (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Kings.
Payton is ready to return from a one-game absence with a left ankle sprain. With De'Anthony Melton beginning to ramp up his workload after missing the onset of the season, Payton's minutes are likely to remain in the teens as opposed to the 20s, curbing the latter's fantasy value.
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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.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Nursing left ankle sprain
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Payton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Payton may have tweaked his left ankle during the Warriors' 103-102 loss to the Clippers on Monday, when he finished with 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and one block over 15 minutes. If he's unable to play Wednesday, then Will Richard, De'Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield would be in line for more minutes off the bench.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Posts 15 points with second unit
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Payton finished with 14 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 15 minutes during Monday's 103-102 loss to the Clippers.
Payton compiled his solid line with just 15 minutes on the floor. His swift work gave Payton his second-highest scoring total of the season, and he extended his double-digit scoring streak to five games in the narrow loss. He's leapfrogged over Will Richard in the rotation in the past two games, but the rookie projects to see more work than Payton as they try to prop up an aging roster.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Productive off bench Saturday
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Payton registered 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 21 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 123-114 win over the Jazz.
The veteran guard came close to his second double-double of the season, with the first coming Nov. 29 against the Pelicans. Payton has been a consistent part of the Warriors' backcourt rotation of late, seeing double-digit minutes in eight straight games and averaging 6.6 points, 3.6 boards, 2.4 assists and 1.3 combined steals and blocks in 14.1 minutes a contest.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: All-around performance Thursday
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Payton registered six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 15 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 victory over the Mavericks.
Payton led the Warriors' bench in assists while surpassing his season averages of 4.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists during his 29th appearance of the campaign. Payton is currently relegated to a second-unit role behind Stephen Curry and Moses Moody, so his production may continue to come from a few all-around stats with low playing time.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Off injury report
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Payton (illness) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Payton will return from a one-game absence due to illness. With Pat Spencer (personal) out, Payton could see a few extra minutes. Payton has played fewer than five minutes in three of his last four games.
