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6.5
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3.0
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1.3
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0.8
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0.3
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Payton fell victim to the injury curse once again during the 2023-24 season, playing a total of 44 regular-season games for the Warriors, during which he averaged just 5.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 15.4 minutes. Having picked up his player option for the upcoming season, Payton will be looking to make health a priority. Assuming he can stay on the floor, he should provide Golden State with an elite defensive presence, which is invaluable in today's NBA. However, the Warriors have shored up their wing defense during the offseason, signing De'Anthony Melton and Kyle Anderson. This could allow them to tinker with their rotation on a nightly basis, limiting Payton's value. Payton doesn't need to be drafted and should be viewed as nothing more than a steals streaming option, even in deeper formats. Read Past Outlooks

Barely plays in elimination game
Payton provided one steal in six minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
ANALYSIS
Payton was used sparingly in the postseason, playing an average of 16.4 minutes across 11 games. The regular season was a similar story, as Payton made 62 appearances with averages of 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 three-pointers on 57.4 percent shooting in 15.0 minutes per contest. The 32-year-old veteran is likely to have a decent market once he hits free agency this offseason for his perimeter defense.
Payton was used sparingly in the postseason, playing an average of 16.4 minutes across 11 games. The regular season was a similar story, as Payton made 62 appearances with averages of 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 three-pointers on 57.4 percent shooting in 15.0 minutes per contest. The 32-year-old veteran is likely to have a decent market once he hits free agency this offseason for his perimeter defense.
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How does Gary Payton compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
63.5%
Effective Field Goal %
62.6%
3-Point Attempt Rate
31.9%
Free Throw Rate
12.8%
Offensive Rebound %
6.0%
Defensive Rebound %
15.8%
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10.8%
Assist %
13.6%
Steal %
2.4%
Block %
1.7%
Turnover %
8.9%
Usage %
16.1%
Fantasy Points Per Game
14.8
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.0
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After a season ruined by injury, Payton will be looking to get back on track after being traded back to Golden State from Portland midway through the 2022-23 season. In just 16.7 minutes per game, he averaged 4.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals, good enough for top-210 value. Assuming he is fit and ready to go, Payton is likely to see close to 20 minutes per night. He should remain an elite source of steals, while also providing an efficient yet unsexy offensive game. He will split guard minutes with Cory Joseph and Moses Moody, with all three having a strong claim to backup minutes. The Mitten is not someone managers need to concern themselves with on draft day, but rather monitor the situation moving forward, looking for streaming opportunities.
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Goes scoreless in Game 5 loss
Payton ended with one steal over six minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
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Sees 26 minutes in win
Payton closed Tuesday's 99-88 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 26 minutes.
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Good to go Tuesday
Payton (illness) is available for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
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Questionable for Tuesday
Payton (illness) is questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference second-round series against the Timberwolves on Tuesday, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
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Ruled out for Game 7
Payton (illness) has been ruled out for Game 7 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Rockets on Sunday.
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Hopes to stay put
Payton, who will be a free agent this offseason, said he hopes to remain in Golden State, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports.
ANALYSIS
"Hopefully I can run off a couple more years with a new deal, Payton said during his exit interview. "They know how I feel and take free agency one day at a time." Considering how aggressively the Warriors pursued him when he left for Portland, it seems likely that there will be mutual interest here. Payton appeared in 62 regular-season games in 2024-25, posting averages of 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 three-pointers in 15.0 minutes per contest.
"Hopefully I can run off a couple more years with a new deal, Payton said during his exit interview. "They know how I feel and take free agency one day at a time." Considering how aggressively the Warriors pursued him when he left for Portland, it seems likely that there will be mutual interest here. Payton appeared in 62 regular-season games in 2024-25, posting averages of 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 three-pointers in 15.0 minutes per contest.