Warriors bring back Gary Payton II for $3.9 million

His 73 appearances last season marked a career high.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 21 min read

Gary Payton II returns for a seventh season with the Warriors. He’s become an organizational mainstay, valued by coaches Via @anthonyVslater on X

What happened: The one-year agreement Coaches and star teammates value him as a versatile bench option.

Why it matters: The Payton agreement preserves a familiar rotation piece for 2026-27. Golden State’s front office is continuing to retain its veteran core.

By the numbers: Payton averaged 7.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.9 steals in 15.6 minutes per game last season while shooting 58.3% from the field.

What to watch: Training camp will clarify Payton’s place in the rotation as Golden State completes its offseason roster.

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