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Payton

GPII missed Monday’s game, which opened the door for Nate Williams and Pat Spencer to pick up extra minutes. However, with Moses Moody (wrist) set to miss this game, Payton’s return shouldn’t take away many minutes from Williams and Spencer.

Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Payton has been sidelined by a left ankle impingement. His absence may lead to Nate Williams playing rotation minutes off the bench, but he’s unlikely to do enough to affect fantasy basketball.

Payton is dealing with a left ankle impingement. If he’s unable to play, the Warriors would be down a third rotation perimeter player, as Stephen Curry and Will Richard are already out. Nate Williams could pick up additional minutes off the bench, but he would not be worth the risk in fantasy leagues.

On a night when all nine Warriors who saw action scored at least nine points, Payton was among the most productive. GPII matched his season-high with 19 points, and his overall line only lacked a blocked shot. Draymond Green (back) and De’Anthony Melton (knee) being out freed up additional opportunities for Payton, and he took advantage. Give him credit for that, but Wednesday’s performance doesn’t change anything regarding Payton’s fantasy value.

Melton set a new season high for scoring in Tuesday’s loss, but he won’t get the chance to build on it during the second leg of this back-to-back. Brandin Podziemski, Will Richard and Gary Payton II should be in line for extra minutes, with one of them filling the open starting spot.

Richard is a late addition to Monday’s injury report, which puts his status in question against Memphis. Richard’s absence could free up additional playing time for the likes of De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II.

Melton is a late addition to the injury report, so there is definitely a chance he misses this game. Pat Spencer and Gary Payton II should be in line for extra minutes if he’s out, and with Buddy Hield now in Atlanta, Spencer would hold some upside as a streamer.

Payton was initially probable for Wednesday’s game, so this was the expected outcome. He’ll provide depth off the bench but is unlikely to do enough to affect fantasy basketball. Leave Payton on the waiver wire.

GPII is managing a right calf contusion, but he isn’t expected to miss this game as a result. He should play hos typical role off the bench, though that hasn’t led to much fantasy production from him this season.

GP2 was initially questionable for this game, but he’ll be able to suit up. He’ll continue to occupy a minimal role off the bench as a high-energy defender, which doesn’t translate well to fantasy basketball.