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After missing substantial time in the playoffs due to an elbow injury from a dirty Dillon Brooks foul, Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II finally returned to the fold and got some minutes on Sunday in a big 19-point win over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. It was a […]

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time, and what he does offensively for the Golden State Warriors is just incredible. However, many people consider him a liability on defense. Steve Kerr and Gary Payton II want to put an end to that notion, though, especially after Curry’s all-around performance in Game 2 of […]

Marcus Smart has made good on his promise as a game-altering defender. The Boston Celtics guard has been known for his hard-nosed defense since his college days at Oklahoma State. Smart claimed the coveted Defensive Player of the Year award for this season, presented to him by the only other guard to ever win it […]

Despite being cleared to play in Game 1, Gary Payton II did not leave the bench for the Golden State Warriors as they suffered a shocking 120-108 loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics. At this point, however, it seems that Payton should be able to help his team in Game 2. Speaking to […]

The Golden State Warriors are about to get a huge boost for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night with reports emerging about Gary Payton II’s possible availability for the matchup. Stephen Curry confirmed that Payton is indeed “available” and the Dubs superstar can’t wait to get his teammate back. After missing several […]

It’s been a month since we’ve seen Gary Payton II take the floor for the Golden State Warriors. The 29-year-old has been recovering from a fractured elbow that he sustained in Game 2 of Golden State’s first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies, and he’s been out of commission since. Payton was actually cleared to play […]

The Golden State Warriors have some catching up to do, down 0-1 in the 2022 NBA Finals. After blowing the lead and losing Game 1 to the Boston Celtics, it’s all hands on deck for Game 2. Fortunately, it sounds like Gary Payton II will be available for the Sunday night matchup. This is according […]

It looks like Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II could get an opportunity in Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater say Payton is now “on track to dress and be available.” This doesn’t necessarily mean Payton will play in Thursday’s Game 1, […]

The Golden State Warriors begin their quest for another title against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals will showcase a powerhouse looking to get back on top against a team who finally got over the hump and into the championship series. The Warriors will be counting on a […]

The Golden State Warriors have advanced to the NBA Finals for the sixth time in the past eight years. However, the road to the Finals against the Boston Celtics hasn’t been a completely smooth one, as the Dubs have dealt with injuries to key members of their depth, such as Andre Iguodala, Gary Payton II […]

The Golden State Warriors await to see who they will face in the NBA Finals. Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat takes place on Sunday. So, while Golden State prepares for the championship series, the organization hopes for some of its key players to return. The franchise provides an update for Andre […]

The Golden State Warriors are headed to the 2022 NBA Finals. Fortunately for them, they are also getting reinforcements as they advance in the NBA playoffs. Gary Payton II is finally nearing a return to the court. Payton fractured his elbow after getting fouled hard by Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks during the Western Conference […]

The Golden State Warriors missed an opportunity to sweep the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Final Tuesday night, losing 119-109. However, that final score was not indicative of how dominant the Mavs were for much of the game. Yet, the Golden State bench cut a 29-point deficit all the way down to eight points […]

Gary Payton II was seen as a vital cog for the Golden State Warriors throughout the NBA playoffs, but particularly against the Memphis Grizzlies. His lockdown defensive from the guard spot was something the Warriors sorely lacked, which was absolutely necessary against a supernova scorer like Ja Morant. Golden State even started him in the […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors are in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. They are arguably the healthiest they’ve been all year, but they are still without two key members. Gary Payton II (elbow) and Andre Iguodala (neck) are both out with injuries. But one of the two appears to be […]

Before Dillon Brooks took out Gary Payton II in the second round, the Golden State Warriors guard made a name for himself in the playoffs with his hard-nosed defense and knack for making big plays. This came after a regular season in which Payton finally became a legitimate rotation player, which followed years of him […]

Stephen Curry has achieved so much throughout what has been a decorated career for the Golden State Warriors superstar. Just recently, the greatest shooter of all time added another feather in his cap when he received his degree from Davidson College. It took him some time but it was a tremendous achievement nonetheless. Warriors teammate […]

After a disappointing finish to their season with a blowout loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Milwaukee Bucks are now looking ahead to next season. With so much promise heading into their highly anticipated showdown with the Celtics, the Bucks definitely underachieved after their dominant first round […]

San Francisco, CA – In Game 2, Gary Payton II was injured by Dillon Brooks on a play many deemed as dirty. Steve Kerr said Brooks broke the code when he fouled Payton II while he was going up for a layup. The Warriors’ guard landed awkwardly on his arm and fractured his elbow. Sunday, […]

San Francisco, Ca – The Golden State Warriors eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies this week. Now, they’re waiting to find out their next opponent. They will play the winner out of the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks series. While waiting for their next opponent, Steve Kerr released some hopeful information for Warriors fans. The Warriors coach […]

Memphis Grizzlies swingman Dillon Brooks admits regret to his Flagrant 2 foul that led to the injury of Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II, noting that he didn’t mean to hurt him. To recall, Brooks was ejected in Game 2 after he hit Payton in the head early in the first quarter. The Warriors […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has caught wind of the NBA’s decision to hand Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks a one-game suspension for his controversial foul on Gary Payton II in Game 2 of their second-round series. For his part, however, coach Kerr revealed how this development doesn’t really move the needle for […]

The second-round series between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors has taken a surprisingly brutal tone. Both teams have been playing physically, leading to more fouls for each side. The worst instance, though, happened in Game 2, and it wasn’t a pretty sight for both teams. In Game 2, Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks […]

Ejections, hard fouls, and a few flipped birds have been the common theme through the first two games of the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors Western Conference Playoffs series which is currently tied at one game apiece. With two games coming up in the Bay area, a common buzzword has been used when describing […]

It was announced on Thursday that the NBA has decided to slap Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks with a one-game suspension for his Flagrant 2 foul on Gary Payton II. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green learned about the news as he was doing his podcast and he quickly provided his unfiltered reaction to this […]

San Francisco, CA – Thursday, the NBA announced Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks is being suspended for Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors. The suspension stems from his Game 2 flagrant-2 foul on Gary Payton II, which left the guard with a fractured elbow. The incident left the Warriors shorthanded, and Steve Kerr was […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been reprimanded for flipping off Grizzlies fans in Game 2 on Tuesday. The NBA is fining the veteran $25,000 for his obscene gesture as he walked down the tunnel. Per Shams: Warriors star Draymond Green has been fined $25,000 for his middle finger gestures to fans in Memphis […]

There was plenty of conversation surrounding flagrant fouls following Draymond Green’s ejection in Game 1 of the second-round series between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies. It did not take much time to spark up once again as Dillon Brooks was ejected just 2:52 into the Game 2 matchup.   Brooks made contact with […]

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II is keeping a positive mindset amid his latest injury that could keep him out for the rest of the Western Conference Semifinals. Payton sustained a left elbow fracture early in the first quarter of their Game 2 showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday after he was fouled […]

  The fears on Gary Payton II’s elbow injury have become reality as the Golden State Warriors received an update on his playing status. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Payton is expected out of the Warriors lineup for at least three weeks. While that would hardly be a long-term injury during the regular season, […]

The Golden Warriors are a crucial man down with Gary Payton Jr. suffering an elbow injury in Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies – one that could’ve been avoided. Dillon Brooks has been the subject of intense scrutiny after his hard foul that injured the Warriors guard. One voice who was critical on the matter […]

The Golden State Warriors need to find a way to contain Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who went off for 47 points in a Game 2 win on Tuesday night. After losing Gary Payton II to a scary elbow injury because of Dillon Brooks’ dirty foul, the Dubs didn’t have a lockdown defender who could […]

The series between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies is all tied up. Ja Morant’s crew took Game 2 106-101, and the All-Star guard had a game-high 47 points. The defeat left the Warriors frustrated and concerned, but it wasn’t because they lost a winnable game. It was because Gary Payton II fractured his […]

Game 1 between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies was an NBA fan’s dream. It was big play after big play, a ton of lead changes, stars showed up in the clutch, and more. After a game like that, everyone knew what to expect in the second meeting. But early in the first quarter, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr did not hold back in his criticism of Dillon Brooks after the Memphis Grizzlies forward was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Gary Payton II early in Game 2 on Tuesday night. Payton is now looking at a potentially season-ending injury and coach Kerr is not happy […]

Golden State Warriors stud Gary Payton II managed just three minutes of action on Tuesday night before he was forced to the locker room following a hard hit from Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks. Payton was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game with an elbow injury and right now, things are looking […]

Just minutes into Game 2 of the Golden State Warriors western conference semifinal series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Warriors guard Gary Payton II took a hard blow to the back of the head from Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks. After the foul was reviewed, it was upgraded to a Flagrant 2, causing the ejection of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is not happy with what he believes was a “dirty” play from Dillon Brooks that injured Gary Payton II. Early in the first quarter of the game, Payton found himself with a clear path to the basket. Instead of letting the Warriors guard get the easy two, however, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies entered Tuesday night in need of a victory after taking a heartbreaking loss in Game 1. They came out aggressive, and jumped out to an early 8-0 lead on the Golden State Warriors. Then Warriors guard Gary Payton II made a move to the basket in transition and Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks took […]