The Golden State Warriors shared some good news surrounding injured wing Gary Payton II’s status on Thursday. Payton has been out since he suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb in late-March. On the injury report for Thursday night’s matchup against the Lakers, the Dubs listed Payton as day-to-day for the first time since the injury. That shift suggests Payton could be nearing a return.
Payton is a dominant on-ball defender on the perimeter and an excellent slasher. Recently, Payton has flashed some more comfort as a primary ball handler and rekindling his three-point shot.