NOVEMBER 30: Payton will be reevaluated in one week after an MRI confirmed a right calf strain, according to a release from the team (Twitter link via Andscape’s Marc J. Spears).
However, the injury will keep him out for longer than one week, according to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater (Twitter link), who says the Warriors are expecting to have a better grasp on the severity and timeline over the next week.
NOVEMBER 29: Warriors swingman Gary Payton II tore his right calf in Tuesday’s game and will be out of action indefinitely, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link).
The injury occurred late in the third quarter when Payton attempted to go around a screen while defending Sacramento guard De’Aaron Fox, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Payton grabbed at his right calf and hopped around in pain before limping to the team’s locker room. An MRI conducted today revealed the full extent of the damage.
Payton has been an important part of Golden State’s rotation, appearing in 14 games and playing 17.3 minutes per night. He averages 5.9 points and 3.1 rebounds, but his greatest impact is on defense as he collects 1.2 steals per game.
After playing a vital role in the Warriors’ 2022 championship, Payton signed with Portland as a free agent but was reacquired in February to help Golden State fix its struggling defense. He has a $9.13MM player option for next season.
noooooo!!! but it’ll open PT for Moody
And Podski.
Rip 2024
Once he went out the Kings were able to drive the ball. That is a big loss.
One of my favorite players to watch. Get well soon GP II!
Es la hora de Quiñones. Libera a Lester!
Great news – just make sure you don’t come back too soon!
If they say a week for a evaluation means he is out for another 2 weeks at best.
Exactly OK, great news, and as arc says, probably 2 weeks minimum.
Thank god it’s not Blazers fault again … Wish him well cause Steph needs him badly
I’m pretty sure this calf injury is directly related to the core muscle injury that he experienced with the Blazers. I really hope that the Warriors file a complaint with the league office to investigate this.
He hurt his foot and ankle a few games ago. Probably over compensated in the other leg
The warriors have been unfairly treated by the league for years! For years they’ll tell you!
It’s a travesty what the Warriors have had to suffer through. And it’s just crazy how poorly the league treats Steph.
Ah yes, how terrible to win four championships with the same sustainable core of internally-developed players. To revolutionize the sport of basketball more than any other team ever has. To become a prime destination for desirable free agents and trade acquisitions with an owner who is willing to spend through the nose and a great scouting and drafting program.
The Warriors Fandom’s “everyone hates us, waaaaaaaah” is about as irritating as Patriots fans acting that way during the Tom Brady era. Stop it. All dynasties end. Look forward to the next great Warriors squad, the seeds of which are already in place. Enjoy the greatness of Steph while he’s still around, after overcoming so much doubt and injury to stick in the lead and become an all-time great. Put your energy and hope into a potential turnaround or breakthrough trade or young gun. There’s plenty to enjoy in Golden One Center.
Ummm I’m not a warriors fan.
Don’t sleep on the warriors Paul and GP2 both have seemingly avoided serious injuries at this point and the young players are playing well. Love what Moody and Podznski bring they play the role