Gary Payton

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green offered teammate Jonathan Kuminga advice on his ever-changing role amid Gary Payton II's injury absence.

Curry is back after a two-game absence, and no effort will be required to insert him back into the starting lineup. Gary Payton II is out indefinitely with a thumb injury, so Curry can fill that vacancy if Steve Kerr takes this approach. That would leave Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moddy in the starting lineup.

Curry has missed Golden State's last two games, but he'll likely return to action against New Orleans. His availability is great news for a Warriors team that's dropped two straight. Curry's return means one of Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody or Gary Payton II will shift back to the bench.

Dr. Seth Sherman of Stanford Medicine spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area about the severity of Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II's thumb injury.

Dr. Seth Sherman of Stanford Medicine spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area about the severity of Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II's thumb injury.