What did Gary Payton II enjoy most Wednesday night about his first game for the Golden State Warriors since Dec. 25? “Playing,” he said through his signature grin. “Getting to hit somebody, guard somebody.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and the team ended their two-game losing streak Thursday night at home against the Chicago Bulls.
The new-look Warriors starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup is Steph Curry, Buddy Hield, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Kevon Looney. Payton and Looney have each started just five games this season, while Hield has started ten.
Steve Kerr opened up on the Warriors' roster priorities as trade speculation grows ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline.
While Anthony Edwards was at the free-throw line, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II began arguing about the defensive setup.
Steph Curry scored a team-high 21 points, while Quinten Post finished with 20 and Gui Santos added 19 as the Golden State Warriors crushed the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.
Stephen Curry dribbled as Quinten Post screened in the third quarter Wednesday at Golden 1 Center, where the Golden State Warriors fell 123-117 to the Sacramento Kings for their 19th loss in their past 28 games.
It’s full steam ahead with another potential Bucks target in our trade candidate series, with the deadline two weeks from today. We’ve already profiled Toumani Camara, Robert Williams II, and Trey Lyles.
Jonathan Kuminga (right ankle sprain) and Kyle Anderson (left gluteal bursitis) are also likely to miss this match due to injury, while Trayce Jackson-Davis, Lindy Waters III, Moses Moody and Gary Payton II are questionable.
The Golden State Warriors seemed to have recovered nicely from their record-setting blowout loss against the Boston Celtics on Monday, as they jumped out to a big early lead on the road against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.