Gary Payton joins The Association to evaluate 76ers additions

Naismith Hall of Famer also revisits his Heat title run

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 40m1 min read

THE GLOVE JOINS THE ASSOCIATION! 🍿🔥 Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer @GaryPayton joins @MJAcostaTV, @RoLopez42, and @C Via @NBATV on X

What happened: Payton joined MJ Acosta, Robin Lopez, and Chris Haynes on the NBA TV desk to break down Philadelphia's newest roster pieces and reflect on winning an NBA championship with Miami.

Why it matters: Philadelphia opens the regular season integrating fresh depth across its rotation, while Payton brings championship perspective from his tenure with the Heat.

What to watch: The Association continues its regular-season studio coverage on NBA TV as Philadelphia and Miami navigate their opening week.

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@NBATV 2026-10-23T03:47:23.945361+00:00

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