Steve Kerr on Gary Payton II: We're going to guarantee him the rest of the year
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Mark Haynes @markhaynesnbaSteve Kerr on the development of Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody:
“I think they’re right on schedule. I think they’re both really working hard every single day. They’re putting the work in, and learning what it’s about to be an NBA player.” – 11:28 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterTwo off days before the Warriors’ home game Sunday against the Cavaliers. Steve Kerr not yet ready to officially dub it Klay Thompson’s return night. Said “that’ll be up to Rick (Celebrini).” Day off Friday, practice Saturday. – 10:49 PM
Adam Lauridsen @GSWFastBreakKerr stocking up on losses before Klay comes back. They’ll be hard to come by after Sunday. – 10:48 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronWarriors will have tomorrow off. Kerr said he expects Rick Celebrini to make a decision re: Klay on Saturday. – 10:47 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronSteve Kerr on Moses Moody: “Moody was competitive. … He’s got a really bright future. I think he’s ready to play now, but we’ve got a really deep team.” – 10:47 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronSteve Kerr on Jordan Poole’s rough night: “I thought Jordan forced things a little bit. I thought there were times where he could’ve just made simple plays, but I think he was anxious to make up for the lack of scoring with Steph out.” – 10:46 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeGP2 has played 14 of 39.5 minutes – 10:02 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_LopezDevonte Graham tried to take a take foul but Damion Lee lost the ball. Instead, Graham is able to tip it to Jaxson for a slam. Then a long 3 by Bjelica turns into a Josh Hart layup.
Pels were up 83-78 and looking at GSW cutting into it and instead get a Kerr timeout up 87-78. – 10:00 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS6-foot-3 Gary Payton II wins a jump ball. Against 7-foot Jonas Valanciunas – 9:31 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeNothing sets off Kerr like uncalled traveling violations – 9:08 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe“WHAT THE F@&K ARE YOU LOOKING AT?” — Steve Kerr 😂😂😂 – 9:06 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronThe latest on Gary Payton II, who (as expected) is getting his contract guaranteed for the rest of the season: sfchronicle.com//sports/warrio… – 8:24 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnbaSteve Kerr on what makes Steph Curry and Klay Thompson together special:
“They each make the other one better by being such a threat and drawing so much attention.” pic.twitter.com/UHyvqZh7g5 – 6:58 PM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurkePregame Kerr joked he’s “making the decision right now, sorry Bob (Myers)” that the Warriors will guarantee Gary Payton II’s contract for the rest of the year, ahead of the Jan 10 deadline. No surprise the Warriors reward GPII’s great play this season. – 6:56 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews“I’m gonna make that decision right now. We’re going to guarantee him the rest of the year”- Steve Kerr on Gary Payton II’s upcoming contract guarantee date – 6:41 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterSteve Kerr said Steph Curry is “pretty sore” after taking that knee right above his knee, but thinks tonight also provides a good mental rest for him. Sounds optimistic he will be back Sunday. pic.twitter.com/DIHtMiBxMF – 6:40 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronKerr took any suspense out, said GPII will have his contract guaranteed for the rest of the season. Added that GPII will be a rotation guy in any lineup. – 6:40 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCSWarriors do the expected: GP2’s contract guarantee for this season is a lock. Steve Kerr spoke for the front office – 6:38 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnbaGary Payton II, Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins, Otto Porter Jr, and Kevon Looney will start tonight against the Pelicans. – 6:37 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterSteve Kerr asked about Gary Payton II’s upcoming contract guarantee date: “I’m gonna make that decision right now. We’re going to guarantee him the rest of the year.” – 6:36 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrewsWarriors’ starting five:
Jordan Poole
Gary Payton II
Andrew Wiggins
Otto Porter Jr.
Kevon Looney – 6:36 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_EichenhoferPer Steve Kerr, Warriors will start Poole and Porter in place of Curry and Green in starting lineup vs. #Pelicans. Other Golden State starters remain the same (Payton, Wiggins, Looney) from last night in Dallas – 6:35 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterWarriors starters tonight in New Orleans
Jordan Poole
Gary Payton II
Andrew Wiggins
Otto Porter Jr.
Kevon Looney – 6:35 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronKerr said Curry is “pretty sore.” The hope is he’ll be good to go Sunday. – 6:34 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBAA Jarred Vanderbilt sequence like this happens almost every game.
NBA leaders in defense effective plus-minus this season (minimum 600 minutes)
1. Gary Payton II (+4.5)
2. Draymond Green (+4.5)
3. Jarred Vanderbilt (+3.4)
4. Evan Mobley (+3.4)
5. Jarrett Allen (+2.9) pic.twitter.com/3fwD2qzi7V – 1:31 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefkoAccording to @Basketball-Reference the Mavericks now are up to No. 6 in overall defensive rating. That’s what five consecutive games holding opponents below 100 (and the last thee below 90) will do for you. Check out what Steve Kerr had to say about it here: mavs.com/mavs-crank-up-… – 11:01 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterSteph Curry went 8-of-41 shooting the last two games. Curry, Kerr and Draymond discussed Curry’s recent slump postgame in Dallas. theathletic.com/3053781/2022/0… – 2:48 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnbaSteve Kerr on if Stephen Curry will sit out tomorrow night:
“Yeah, there’s a chance. He got a pretty good quad contusion. Those generally get worse overnight with a flight and everything. So there’s a chance he won’t play tomorrow.” – 10:28 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterSteve Kerr asked about Steph Curry’s slump: “He’s gonna break out of it pretty quickly.”
The full detailed soundbite pic.twitter.com/sxFNQ0oz2G – 10:26 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCSPer Warriors coach Steve Kerr: ‘There’s a chance’ Stephen Curry (quad contusion) will sit tomorrow night at New Orleans – 10:23 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterSteph Curry suffered a left quad contusion tonight. Steve Kerr said “there’s a chance” the Warriors rest him in New Orleans tomorrow night. pic.twitter.com/atDQ8ZB730 – 10:22 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrewsSteve Kerr says Steph Curry suffered a pretty bag quad contusion today, so there’s a chance he won’t play tomorrow in New Orleans. – 10:22 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronSteph Curry has a quad contusion. Kerr said there’s a chance he won’t play tomorrow in New Orleans. – 10:21 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronSteve Kerr on how Klay’s return will help Steph: “It’ll be nice to have Klay on the floor on the weak side. He’ll probably see a lot of open shots, given how teams are guarding Steph.” – 10:21 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHMSteve Kerr says Steph Curry has a pretty good quad contusion and there is a chance Steph doesn’t play in the second of a back-to-back tomorrow night. – 10:21 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronKerr on Steph Curry’s shooting struggles: “Everyone is throwing everything at him. … I thought tonight, he pressed a little bit. … He had at least four shots that were in and out.” Said all those misses were the same: grazed front rim, then back rim, then out. – 10:18 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterWorst offensive night of the season for the Warriors. Steve Kerr pulling the plug with 90 seconds left in Dallas. Warriors only have 80 points on 40% shooting, 17 turnovers, 5-of-28 on 3s. Steph Curry went 5-of-24 shooting. Eighth loss. – 9:58 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronOne significant bright spot from the Warriors tonight is GPII, who has his third career double-double with 11 points on 5-for-5 shooting and 10 rebounds. A plus-7 in 21 minutes. – 9:44 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCSNobody on the Warriors has been more effective than GP2 tonight – 9:34 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeCan the Warriors pay GP2 now???? – 9:13 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronMidway through the third, Gary Payton II has a career-high-tying nine rebounds. He’s so good at so many things not necessarily expected from a guard. – 9:13 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCSTim Hardaway Jr goes coast to coast, strolls thru 5 flat-footed Warriors for a warmup layup.
Steve Kerr: Timeout! – 8:22 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplanWarriors guard Gary Payton II gave his former Bucks head coach, Jason Kidd, a hug by the scorer’s table before he checked in. – 8:12 PM
More on this storyline
The Warriors are expected to guarantee Payton’s entire contract this season if he is on the roster past the Jan. 7 deadline, several sources told The Undefeated. Considering the interest a rising defensive star could get in free agency, there has also been talk of the Warriors signing him to a longer deal. With his past in mind, however, Payton II will not get too excited about his contract situation until any good news is official. “It’s either they’re going to keep me or they’re not,” Payton II said. “I can’t stop. I can’t let up, relax, or nothing. I just try to play every game like it’s my last and continue to do things to help this team win.” -via The Undefeated / December 25, 2021 Payton II has a real-time contract of $3.7 million, but he has room to earn more in free agency this offseason. With defensive specialist guards like Marcus Smart and Alex Caruso being rewarded with lucrative contracts last summer, Payton II could be looking at a long-term deal if he’s a major contributor to a deep Warriors playoff run. They hold his Early Bird rights this offseason, allowing them to re-sign him to up to a four-year deal that would be slightly higher than the non-taxpayer mid-level exception amount. -via HoopsHype / November 27, 2021 Nick Friedell: Warriors announce they’ve re-signed Gary Payton II. Kerr says he’s available tonight. -via Twitter @NickFriedell / October 19, 2021