Gary Payton II News, Rumors, Updates - Golden State Warriors

Warriors quietly confirm another free agency signing alongside Gary Payton II The Golden State Warriors re-signed Gary Payton II to a one-year minimum deal on Saturday, but the franchise also quietly confirmed another...

AUGUST 2 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

The Warriors re-sign guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II

The Golden State Warriors re-signed free agent guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Warriors' latest free agency signing confirms frustrating run-it-back offseason The Golden State Warriors have unsurprisingly re-signed Gary Payton II to a one-year, $3.9 million deal on Saturday, once again confirming t...

AUGUST 1 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Warriors bring back known face in Gary Payton II to rejoin Steph Curry after missing out on LeBron James: potential lineup After missing out on LeBron James, Steph Curry will welcome Gary Payton II back into the Golden State Warriors building.

AUGUST 1 • BOLAVIP.COM

Returning to Golden State Payton agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Warriors on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Payton lingered on the open market, but he'll ultimately return to Golden State for his 11th NBA season. In 73 regular-season games last season, the 33-year-old averaged 7.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 15.6 minutes per contest. Payton isn't likely to see significant usage during the 2026-27 campaign but will provide valuable veteran depth in the Warriors' backcourt.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

"It's his documentary" – Gary Payton responds to Michael Jordan's famous The Last Dance remark about his 1996 Finals defense For Payton, the numbers tell the full story.

JULY 27 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Warriors still have a Gary Payton II alternative on the market this offseason At this point in the offseason, the Golden State Warriors' options to fill out their remaining roster spots are limited. Of course, if they...

JULY 26 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Gary Payton explained why 1996 was the best year of his career: "How can you ask for a better year than that?" Payton shared his thoughts on his dominant 1996.

JULY 20 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"It was heated" - Gary Payton reveals John Stockton and Michael Jordan were his favorite matchups in the NBA Looking back at his iconic defensive career in the 1990s, Seattle SuperSonics enforcer Gary Payton detailed why facing both Michael Jordan a...

JULY 19 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"I was really devastated by leaving" - Gary Payton recounted the disbelief of his sudden trade from Seattle to Milwaukee Gary Payton was heartbroken when the Seattle SuperSonics traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2003, as he had expected to finish his career...

JULY 18 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"That'd be a nice little lineup" – Gary Payton on almost forming a historic 1996 Rockets superteam with Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon Payton on the Rockets superteam that nearly happened.

JULY 3 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"Every other game I'll get kicked out" - Gary Payton says his old-school style wouldn't survive in today's NBA Payton believes his style of play wouldn’t translate smoothly to today’s NBA.

JUNE 15 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"After the game, I'mma whoop his a—" - Shaquille O' Neal tells his version of the infamous Gary Payton-Hubie Brown altercation Whether it was opponents, teammates, or coaches, Gary Payton was never afraid to let people hear exactly what he was thinking.

MAY 22 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Jason Kidd recalls how Gary Payton motivated him the first time they met: "You're pretty good, but I'd kill you all day long" Kidd and Payton came from the same neighborhood in Oakland.

MAY 4 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"Nobody could guard him, not right now" - Gary Payton explains why Michael Jordan would dominate the modern NBA with ease Payton thinks MJ would perform with ease under today’s offense-friendly rules.

MAY 1 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Gary Payton advocates that the NBA lift the lifetime ban on Michael Porter. Jr.'s brother, as he compares him to Nikola Jokic Porter sought his fortune in the team whose consultant is Gary Payton.

APRIL 22 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"It's time to go" - Gary Payton predicts a sold-out Seattle return in 2028 and a hype level that rivals Los Angeles Gary Payton reveals why the Seattle SuperSonics' 2028 return will sell out in an hour and rival the star power of Los Angeles.

APRIL 22 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Poor production continues Payton finished Friday's 111-96 Play-In Game loss to the Suns with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes.

Impact Payton scored no more than six points for the third straight game, closing out what was an indifferent season. Although he was well outside the top 200, his efforts over the final month were far improved. In 14 games during that time, he averaged 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals, good enough for top 100 value.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Payton said putting his inner circle on a budget kept him from going broke: "They had to earn their money" Payton is clear about balancing generosity with financial discipline.

APRIL 12 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Devin Carter scores 29 points to lead the Kings to a 124-118 win over the Warriors

Devin Carter scored a career-high 29 points and the Sacramento Kings missed an opportunity to improve their draft position by beating the Golden State Warriors 124-118

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Ejected Friday Payton was ejected in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Kings after being assessed his second technical foul, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He'll fin...

Impact Payton picked up his first technical foul in the third quarter and received another in the fourth. Although he played just 15 minutes, he scored in double figures for a fourth consecutive contest and for the 15th time over his last 16 appearances.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors guard sensationally clearing Victor Wembanyama in shock statistic Gary Payton II has enjoyed a renaissance at the Golden State Warriors over recent months, and nothing illustrates that more than a stunning...

APRIL 10 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Kevin Durant, Rockets spoil Stephen Curry's return from injury, beat Warriors 117-116

Alperen Sengun made the go-ahead layup with 11 seconds left on a pass from Kevin Durant, and the Houston Rockets held off Stephen Curry in his return after being sidelined more tha...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Stephen Curry set to return for Warriors against Rockets after two-month absence with knee injury

Two-time MVP Stephen Curry is set to return when the Golden State Warriors host Houston on Sunday night after missing 27 consecutive games — it would be his first game since Jan. 3...

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Strong line off bench Payton supplied eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact After missing Wednesday's game against the Spurs for injury maintenance, Payton responded with a terrific line Thursday. It's worth noting that Stephen Curry (knee) is targeting a return Sunday against Houston, so there's no real reason to chase this line from Payton.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

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The Warriors re-sign guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II

Devin Carter scores 29 points to lead the Kings to a 124-118 win over the Warriors

Kevin Durant, Rockets spoil Stephen Curry's return from injury, beat Warriors 117-116

Stephen Curry set to return for Warriors against Rockets after two-month absence with knee injury