Gary Payton

Payton II has missed about a week with a torn ligament in his left thumb. The 32-year-old shooting guard missed Thursday's game against the Lakers, but has been upgraded to questionable Friday and the Warriors are hoping he's able to return. Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters everyone on the injury report would be available against the Nuggets. Payton II offers minimal fantasy value when healthy.

The Golden State Warriors provided an encouraging update on injured guard Gary Payton II ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Payton remains out for another game, but the Warriors' guard is progressing in his recovery. The Warriors announced that he is now day-to-day moving forward. While this may not be enough to help fantasy managers, and GPII offered minimal value when healthy, getting him back in time for the postseason would benefit the Warriors.

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.