Payton exercised his $9.1 million player option for the 2024-25 season Wednesday, ESPN's Kendra Andrews reports. By opting into his option, Payton will now be able to negotiate a possible contract extension with the Warriors. Payton has had some tough luck with injuries in recent seasons, but he's invaluable to the Warriors for his perimeter defense. In 44 appearances last season, Payton averaged 5.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 steals.
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2023-24 Season Stats
Gary Payton Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL5.22.81.10.31.0Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 44 0 15.5 5.5 2.6 1.1 0.4 0.9 0.6 0 0 0.5 1.3 36.4% 1.9 2.9 64.8% 2.3 4.2 56.3% 0.3 0.5 60.9% 1.0 1.5 1.8 1.8 +82 62.1% 2022-23 22 1 16.7 4.6 3.1 1.4 0.2 1.0 0.7 0 0 0.6 1.2 50.0% 1.3 2.0 65.1% 1.9 3.1 59.4% 0.3 0.3 85.7% 1.1 2.0 2.0 1.9 +39 70.1% 2021-22 71 16 17.6 7.1 3.5 0.9 0.3 1.4 0.6 1 0 0.6 1.7 35.8% 2.4 3.2 75.4% 3.0 4.8 61.6% 0.5 0.8 60.3% 1.0 2.5 1.8 1.6 +182 67.9% 2020-21 10 0 4.0 2.5 1.1 0.1 0.1 0.6 0.1 0 0 0.2 0.4 50.0% 0.8 0.9 88.9% 1.0 1.3 76.9% 0.3 0.4 75.0% 0.2 0.9 0.8 1.0 +3 84.7% 2019-20 29 17 14.9 3.9 2.8 1.7 0.2 1.1 0.7 1 0 0.4 1.6 28.3% 1.2 2.4 50.0% 1.7 4.0 41.4% 0.1 0.3 50.0% 0.9 1.9 1.9 2.4 -139 47.3% 2018-19 3 0 5.3 3.7 0.7 1.3 0.3 1.0 0.3 0 0 0.3 0.7 50.0% 1.3 2.0 66.7% 1.7 2.7 62.5% 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.3 0.3 0.7 4.0 +11 68.8% 2017-18 23 6 9.6 3.0 1.9 0.9 0.1 0.3 0.3 1 0 0.3 1.1 24.0% 1.0 2.1 49.0% 1.3 3.2 40.5% 0.1 0.4 33.3% 0.6 1.3 1.3 3.0 +12 44.3% 2016-17 6 0 16.5 3.3 2.0 2.2 0.7 0.5 1.7 0 0 0.2 1.5 11.1% 1.2 2.2 53.8% 1.3 3.7 36.4% 0.5 0.8 60.0% 0.0 2.0 1.5 1.3 +0 41.3% Career 2084014.95.22.81.10.31.00.6300.51.434.5%1.72.666.1%2.24.055.1%0.30.559.6%0.91.91.71.9+19061.5% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL6.73.41.00.50.9Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2022-23 12 3 16.0 6.8 3.7 0.8 0.5 0.7 0.9 0 0 0.3 1.3 26.7% 2.7 3.3 82.1% 3.0 4.5 66.7% 0.5 0.8 66.7% 1.8 1.8 1.6 0.8 -46 70.7% 2021-22 12 2 16.9 6.5 3.1 1.3 0.6 1.2 0.5 0 0 0.7 1.3 53.3% 1.8 2.4 72.4% 2.4 3.7 65.9% 1.0 1.5 66.7% 1.1 2.0 1.9 2.7 +49 75.1% Career 24516.56.73.41.00.50.90.7000.51.340.0%2.22.877.9%2.74.166.3%0.81.166.7%1.51.91.81.5+372.8%
Gary Payton Season Stats 2023-24
Previous Game (@ LAL 4/9)
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2023-24 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF4415.55.52.61.10.61.82023-24 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB2.61.51.02023-24 Defensive
BLKSTL0.40.92023-24 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%56.3%64.8%36.4%60.9%62.1%2023-24 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+821.800
Gary Payton Game Log 2023-24
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/20L 122-117135110203133.3%11100.0%4250.0%000.0%010.0+12562.5%10/18W 116-11517541122000.0%4250.0%4250.0%2150.0%130.5-81851.2%10/15W 121-11519022120100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%020.0-1150.0%10/13W 129-1251710301213133.3%33100.0%6466.7%2150.0%030.0+431072.7%10/7W 125-10810411000100.0%22100.0%3266.7%000.0%010.0+40566.7%
Preseason Totals 15.74.82.21.00.61.60.61.60.425.0%2.01.680.0%3.62.055.6%0.80.450.0%0.22.01.7+01.48.060.7% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%4/9W 134-120139111013266.7%3133.3%6350.0%2150.0%011.0+12565.4%4/7W 118-11016432000000.0%22100.0%22100.0%000.0%030.0+1636100.0%4/5L 108-1062414212112150.0%55100.0%7685.7%11100.0%021.0+1441594.1%4/4W 133-1101482001211100.0%22100.0%33100.0%2150.0%200.0+318103.1%4/2W 104-10015820010300.0%5480.0%8450.0%000.0%110.0-14450.0%3/31W 117-11320431110100.0%22100.0%3266.7%000.0%030.0-32766.7%3/29W 115-9713611100100.0%4375.0%5360.0%000.0%010.0+83460.0%3/27W 101-93181011131000.0%55100.0%55100.0%000.0%011.0+4114100.0%3/26W 113-9213200110000.0%3133.3%3133.3%000.0%000.0-31033.3%3/24L 114-11023287011000.0%3133.3%3133.3%000.0%357.0+811433.3%3/22L 123-1117110001000.0%100.0%100.0%2150.0%100.0-100126.6%3/20W 137-11611411001000.0%22100.0%22100.0%000.0%101.0-333100.0%3/18L 119-1121660100211100.0%11100.0%22100.0%2150.0%000.5+524104.2%3/16W 128-121631110011100.0%200.0%3133.3%000.0%100.0-42150.0%3/13L 109-9915042010200.0%100.0%300.0%000.0%310.0-4220.0%3/11W 112-10214002000000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0+1110.0%3/7L 125-12210021001000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%111.0+2100.0%3/6W 125-901593011011100.0%33100.0%44100.0%000.0%030.0+19213112.5%3/3L 140-8822641013000.0%5360.0%5360.0%100.0%220.3-231655.1%3/1W 120-10514441010100.0%3266.7%4250.0%000.0%310.0+00850.0%2/29W 110-998021100000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%020.0-12210.0%2/27W 123-11218134213111100.0%9555.6%10660.0%000.0%402.0+711665.0%2/25L 119-10313051020000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%320.0+7160.0%2/23W 97-841112000102150.0%6466.7%8562.5%2150.0%000.0+61867.6%2/15W 140-13715430121000.0%3266.7%3266.7%000.0%210.0+72766.7%2/14L 130-12514223000100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%020.0+32450.0%2/12W 129-10715112200111100.0%33100.0%44100.0%22100.0%112.0+9115112.7%2/10W 113-11214114211011100.0%44100.0%55100.0%000.0%220.0-2217110.0%1/2W 121-11510240001300.0%2150.0%5120.0%000.0%130.0+100120.0%12/30L 132-1229200100100.0%2150.0%3133.3%000.0%000.0-13233.3%11/28L 124-12316751121100.0%33100.0%4375.0%11100.0%141.0-931178.8%11/24W 118-11218430112100.0%22100.0%3266.7%000.0%030.0+04266.7%11/16L 128-1097110010100.0%300.0%400.0%2150.0%100.0-121210.2%11/14L 104-101157320003133.3%22100.0%5360.0%000.0%120.0-311170.0%11/12L 116-11013442001000.0%22100.0%22100.0%000.0%222.0-226100.0%11/11L 118-11011350001100.0%3133.3%4125.0%2150.0%230.0-120330.7%11/6W 120-10923660020000.0%5360.0%5360.0%000.0%420.0+1121160.0%11/5L 115-104125210003133.3%4125.0%7228.6%000.0%200.0-102135.7%11/3W 141-139229310213133.3%33100.0%6466.7%000.0%031.0+921075.0%11/1W 102-10121421011000.0%4250.0%4250.0%000.0%021.0+50350.0%10/30W 130-1022010411106233.3%4250.0%10440.0%000.0%220.0+174750.0%10/29W 106-951815411304375.0%4375.0%8675.0%000.0%040.0+1312093.8%10/27W 122-114187010123133.3%11100.0%4250.0%22100.0%000.5-33371.7%10/24L 108-10421122030200.0%300.0%500.0%2150.0%020.0+15128.5%
Regular Season Totals 15.45.52.61.10.40.90.61.30.536.4%2.91.964.8%4.22.356.3%0.50.360.9%1.01.51.8+831.88.462.1%
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Opts into player option
Payton exercised his $9.1 million player option for the 2024-25 season Wednesday, ESPN's Kendra Andrews reports. By opting into his option, Payton will now be able to negotiate a possible contract extension with the Warriors. Payton has had some tough luck with injuries in recent seasons, but he's invaluable to the Warriors for his perimeter defense. In 44 appearances last season, Payton averaged 5.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 steals.
Out for Play-In Tournament
Payton (calf) has been ruled out for the Play-In Tournament, which starts Tuesday in Sacramento, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports. If the Warriors beat the Kings on Tuesday, they'd play the loser of a Pelicans-Lakers matchup, but Payton won't be able to play in that game if Golden State advances. The defensive-minded guard missed the final three regular-season contests due to a left calf strain, and his missing bench minutes will likely be absorbed by Brandin Podziemski, Chris Paul and maybe Moses Moody.
Won't play Sunday
Payton (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz. Payton will end the regular season on the sidelines, but he hasn't been ruled out for the Play-In Tournament yet. Payton averaged just 5.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game across 44 bench outings in 2023-24, so he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside when he's available once again.
Won't suit up Friday
Payton (calf) will not play Friday against the Pelicans, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. No surprise here, as Payton was previously deemed doubtful. Coach Steve Kerr implied that the Warriors are simply being cautious on the second leg of this back-to-back set.
Unlikely to play Friday
Payton (calf) is doubtful for Friday's game against New Orleans. Payton continues to deal with left calf tightness and will likely be forced to miss a second consecutive game Friday. Assuming he's sidelined, his final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against the Jazz.
Ruled out for Thursday
Payton (calf) will not play Thursday against the Trail Blazers, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Payton was unable to shed his questionable tag, though the veteran is considered day-to-day. It's possible the defensive specialist could return against the Pelicans on Friday.
Added to injury report
Payton is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers due to left calf tightness. Payton wasn't on the Warriors' initial injury report, but his status is up in the air a few hours before tipoff. If he's cleared to play, Payton could see a slight uptick in playing time since Klay Thompson (knee) has been ruled out.
Available to face Lakers
Payton (ankle) is available to face the Lakers on Tuesday. Payton was listed as probable Tuesday, so his availability here isn't entirely surprising. However, he is not expected to carry a lot of fantasy upside due to his bench role.
Probable vs. LAL
Payton (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers. Payton will likely continue to play through a left ankle impingement. He's appeared in 15 straight games, averaging 4.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 15.6 minutes during that stretch.