The Golden State Warriors need all the reinforcements they can get in the wake of Jimmy Butler's season-ending injury, with a host of bench players performing productively in Wednesday's 140-124 victory over the Utah Jazz.
One player that didn't even see the floor though was Gary Payton II as the veteran guard has again disappeared from the rotation. Wednesday wasn't the first time that Payton has been a DNP this season, but it's not an ideal time for it to happen leading into next week's February 5 trade deadline.
Gary Payton II has seen his role diminish again
As the Warriors recorded a 12-4 run prior to Butler's devastating injury, Payton re-emerged as a valuable rotation piece playing effectively off Stephen Curry.