Gary Payton II's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (calf) has not played since Christmas Day, missing nine straight games with a left-calf strain, but he could be nearing a return. According to The Athletic's Anthony Slater, Payton was able to scrimmage on Sunday and worked out again on Monday. Payton will not play Monday in Toronto, but the team is hopeful he can return in Minnesota on Wednesday. Payton has averaged only 13.1 minutes in his 28 games this season, producing 4.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 0.7 steals. When he returns, he'll bring the Warriors some depth and defense in the second unit, although his role will likely remain limited.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (calf) has been listed as out for Monday's clash against Toronto. Following Sunday's practice, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr labeled Payton II as questionable, but it looks like he still needs some time to work himself into game shape. The defensive specialist has missed nine games due to a calf strain. Payton II's next chance to return will come on Wednesday against Minnesota.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (calf) will not play against Philadelphia on Thursday, missing his fourth consecutive contest. Payton II suffered a mild calf strain against the Lakers on Christmas Day, and there was initially hope that he could return to action in one week. However, the defensive specialist hasn't been cleared to play. With Brandin Podziemski (abdomen) also out and Kyle Anderson (illness) questionable, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield figure to carry a heavier workload. Moody is coming off one of his best performances of the season, finishing Monday's matchup against Cleveland with 19 points. Hield can be a scoring machine but has struggled recently.