Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (calf) won't suit up for Tuesday's Play-In meeting with the Sacramento Kings. The 31-year-old missed the final three contests of the regular season because of a strained calf. With that in mind, Payton only averaged 5.5 points and 2.6 rebounds throughout the 2023-24 campaign, so his absence won't have much of an impact on DFS managers.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (calf) won't play on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans due to tightness in his left calf. His absence isn't surprising, as he was listed as doubtful earlier in the day. Payton II last suited up on Tuesday against the Lakers, registering nine points, one rebound, and one assist in 14 minutes. Extra minutes will be available for guards Klay Thompson, Chris Paul and Moses Moody in Fridays contest.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (calf) won't be in the lineup on Thursday against Portland. After being a late addition to the injury report, Payton II hasn't been able to get rid of tightness in his left calf to be available to play. Draymond Green (knee) and Klay Thompson (knee) are also on the shelf on Thursday, leaving Golden State a bit shorthanded. However, the team should still have enough quality to take care of business against a struggling Portland squad. There are more minutes available for Chris Paul, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, and Moses Moody. Paul and Kuminga will join the starting five for the clash.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (calf) has been added to the injury report with a questionable tag a few hours before tipoff against Portland on Thursday. He's experiencing tightness in his left calf and might have to sit out Thursday's action after playing in 16 consecutive games. Draymond Green (knee) and Klay Thompson (knee) have already been ruled out, so we should see plenty of Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga on Thursday. Moses Moody will also have a chance to step up from the second unit if Payton II can't go.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (ankle) will play on Friday against the Mavericks. He was listed on the injury report because of a sore left ankle. Fortunately, the 31-year-old is good to go. Under normal circumstances, Payton wouldn't have much upside for DFS managers. However, he's worth rostering in deep DFS contests, considering Jonathan Kuminga (knee) and Andrew Wiggins (ankle) aren't available.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (ankle) has been listed as questionable on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks due to left ankle soreness. The 31-year-old has enjoyed the healthiest part of his season while missing only two games since the beginning of February. Payton hasn't seen heavy minutes this year, however, so his fantasy value is limited to some defensive stats and lower scoring numbers. If he doesn't play however, that would mean more minutes to go around for Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski who have served as solid streaming options given the right matchups.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (ankle) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. As expected, Payton will play after being listed as probable coming into this game. Payton should resume his normal role off the bench for Golden State. He normally plays minutes in the teens and doesn't offer enough scoring to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (ankle) is probable for Thursday's matchup with Houston. He has been dealing with left ankle soreness, but the guard has yet to miss any time due to the injury. If the 31-year-old cannot suit up, it shouldn't impact Golden State's rotation. He's averaged 4.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in the last 10 games while playing around 14.6 minutes per contest.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. It appears Payton has been cleared to play after sitting out of Saturday's contest. His return won't have a huge impact on the team, but it does help them. Moses Moody figures to have less of a role with Payton back in the mix. Also, Lester Quinones will likely fall completely out of the rotation.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (illness) has been tagged as probable on Friday for their game against the Charlotte Hornets. Payton was listed as questionable for the same illness in their last game against the Los Angeles Lakers and was eventually downgraded, but it seems like he's breaking out of the sickness enough to give it a go on Friday. The 31-year-old is a big part of the Warriors' second-unit defense and he should remain in that role now that he's back. Over the last four games, Payton has averaged 7.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists across 14.7 minutes per game. He's not exactly on the fantasy radar right now, but he will take some minutes away from Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II might have to come out of the lineup on Thursday against the Lakers due to an illness. The defensive specialist returned to action from a hamstring strain right before the All-Star break and featured in four consecutive games. However, it looks like he might have to sit out some action again on Thursday, with the team officially regarding him as questionable for the contest. Health issues have limited Gary Payton II to only 20 appearances this season. Lester Quinones and Moses Moody will battle for the available minutes if Payton II can't play on Thursday, though neither is a good fantasy option.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (hamstring) isn't on the injury report ahead of Saturday's battle with Phoenix. He's set to return to the lineup for the first time since Jan. 2. Health issues have left a major dent on Payton II's season, as the defensive specialist has featured in just 16 games. He will be a decent source for steals to fantasy managers, but Payton II likely won't play enough to make a difference in other areas. He's averaged 1.1 steals for the season in 16.3 minutes.

Golden State Warriors guards Chris Paul (hand) and Gary Payton II (hamstring) both remain out for Wednesday's tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers, but they are progressing from their respective injuries. While Payton returned to practice on Tuesday and is viewed as day-to-day with a strained left hamstring, Paul did some shooting and running following the session and is a bit further away from returning from a fractured left hand. CP3 is due to be re-evaluated in about a week, so he will remain off the floor until after the All-Star break in all likelihood. GPII, on the other hand, could return as soon as Saturday when Golden State hosts the Phoenix Suns. Rookie first-rounder Brandin Podziemski is locked into significant minutes in the Dubs backcourt, averaging 12.3 points on 51.1% shooting from the field, 6.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 32.4 minutes through his last nine games.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II is expected to miss several weeks with a left hamstring strain. He has just returned from missing a month with a calf injury, and Payton II, unfortunately, lands back on the shelf after playing only a total of 20 minutes in two games. The 31-year-old has been limited to 16 appearances overall this season. Payton II's injury problems have helped rookie Brandin Podziemski nail down a regular spot in the rotation. He's logged at least 28 minutes in six consecutive games and will look to post a seventh consecutive game with double-digit points on Thursday versus Denver.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (calf) has been ruled out indefinitely. The 30-year-old suffered a torn right calf in Tuesday's game against Sacramento. It's bad news for the team and the player, as Payton II is among Golden State's best defensive players, and Steve Kerr's squad has struggled badly at that end recently. Moses Moody had an impressive outing on Tuesday and should see extra action now, while Brandin Podziemski might also re-enter the rotation.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (foot) has missed the last three games with a left foot strain but is now listed as probable to return on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. Payton's return will probably mean that Moses Moody and Cory Joseph take a hit to their fantasy relevance, while Brandin Podziemski will continue to see minutes off of the bench. The 30-year-old's playing time has been quite inconsistent, so he's still hard to trust in fantasy lineups except for very deep leagues.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (foot) will be unavailable for a second straight game on Monday versus Houston. He's nursing a left foot sprain. The injury shouldn't keep Payton II off the court for long, but Monday's game comes too soon for him. The 30-year-old is averaging 17.3 minutes this season for the Warriors, posting 6.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody are the main options to cover Payton II's minutes on Monday, although it's quite a tricky matchup from a fantasy perspective, as the Rockets play with the slowest pace in the league and sit among the top five in defensive efficiency.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (foot) won't play Saturday versus the Thunder. He hurt his left foot in another meeting with Oklahoma City on Thursday and will be forced to watch things from the sidelines for the second time this season. Payton II has averaged 17.3 minutes off the bench, posting 6.0 points with 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals. His injury should be another opportunity for Brandin Podziemsk to log extra action. The 20-year-old rookie has broken into the rotation lately, averaging 18 points in 32 minutes with 7.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists across the past two games. Moses Moody should also feature more with Payton II out of commission.

Golden State Warriors forward and guard Draymond Green and Gary Payton II both participated in practice on Friday and Steve Kerr said they both will be available for their Saturday game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Green is a little more important when it comes to the fantasy basketball side of things, but Payton could be relevant in deep leagues. With both of them set to be in the lineup, that will take away minutes from Kevon Looney and Moses Moody which would make them a bit too risky to play in this contest.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. It appears Payton will sit this one out as he's feeling under the weather right now. The hope is that this will only be a one-game absence and Payton can get back on the court after Wednesday. In the meantime, the Warriors are likely going to split up the playing between multiple reserves. That means, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, and Dario Saric could all see increased playing time. Between the three of them, Kuminga probably has the most streaming value.