After a successful 4-1 road swing, the Golden State Warriors will welcome Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns to Chase Center on Saturday evening in San Francisco. When they face the high-powered Suns, the Warriors should get a boost with the return of a key player.
Following a 14-game absence due to a left hamstring strain, Gary Payton II has been cleared to return to the court. Chris Paul remains the only player ruled out for Saturday’s prime-time matchup against the Suns.
Via @anthonyVslater on X:
Gary Payton II has been cleared to return for the Warriors tomorrow night against the Suns. Chris Paul is the only Warriors player ruled out. Everyone else available.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 10, 2024
In 16 games, Payton is averaging 5.4 points on 45.6% shooting from the field with three rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game. Payton will slide in behind Steph Curry and Klay Thompson in Golden State’s reserve backcourt with Brandin Podziemski, Lester Quinones and Moses Moody.
The Warriors will tip off against the Suns at 5:30 p.m. PT on Saturday in San Francisco.
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