Injury Report: Warriors’ Gary Payton II cleared to return vs. Suns on Saturday

The Golden State Warriors are set to get a boost with the return of a key player on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns.

After a successful 4-1 road swing, the Golden State Warriors will welcome Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns to Chase Center on Saturday evening in San Francisco. When they face the high-powered Suns, the Warriors should get a boost with the return of a key player.

Following a 14-game absence due to a left hamstring strain, Gary Payton II has been cleared to return to the court. Chris Paul remains the only player ruled out for Saturday’s prime-time matchup against the Suns.

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In 16 games, Payton is averaging 5.4 points on 45.6% shooting from the field with three rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game. Payton will slide in behind Steph Curry and Klay Thompson in Golden State’s reserve backcourt with Brandin Podziemski, Lester Quinones and Moses Moody.

The Warriors will tip off against the Suns at 5:30 p.m. PT on Saturday in San Francisco.

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Injury Report: Warriors’ Gary Payton II exits game vs. Magic with hamstring injury

The Warriors guard exited Tuesday’s game against the Magic with a hamstring injury.

In search of their first win of the 2024 calendar year, the Golden State Warriors will have to close out the Orlando Magic without a key piece in the rotation.

In the third quarter, Gary Payton II appeared to stumble on the court while playing defense on Magic guard Cole Anthony. Payton II quickly exited the game and left to the locker room.

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Payton II was later ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to a left hamstring strain.

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Payton II recently returned to the court on Saturday after missing 13 games due to a right calf strain.

Without Payton II, the Warriors will continue to lean on young guards Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody in the backcourt alongside Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.

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