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Golden State Warriors forward Gary Payton II will be out for at least several weeks due to a left hamstring strain.

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Golden State Warriors will have to deal without Gary Payton II for a significant time.

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Kendra Andrews from ESPN reports that Payton II will miss at least several weeks of action due to a left hamstring strain.

Payton sustained the injury Tuesday night during the Warriors' 121-115 win over theOrlando Magic. That was Payton's second game back after missing the previous 13 because of a right calf strain.

Payton tried to fight over a screen set by Orlando'sPaolo Bancherobut took an awkward tumble, scrambling to get up on his feet and then continuously grabbing at his left thigh once he was up.

Payton II has been averaging 5.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game in 16 appearances for the Warriors this season.

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