and just when Curry is expected back on Friday in New Orleans, news broke on Thursday that Gary Payton II is out indefinitely with a torn ligament in his left thumb. The Warriors will of course ...

Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II and Gui Santos have differing skillsets ... Payton is the team’s top defensive guard, and is back to full strength after missing four recent games with a ...

Gary Payton II has not played for the Golden State Warriors ... This win allowed the Warriors to gain control of the West's 5-seed, just two full games behind the Lakers and Nuggets in the standings.

Gary Payton II, who has missed the past three games with a partial tear in his left thumb, participated in the team’s ...

Gary Payton II, who has missed the past three games with ... “We’re going to get Gary back soon,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said pregame. Payton, 32, has suited up 58 times this season ...

The Golden State Warriors could have two key role players back in the lineup Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Quinten Post and Gary Payton II are questionable for Warriors tomorrow night. Deni Avdija is doubtful for the Blazers. Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton are out.