Gary Payton II is returning to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year contract for the veteran minimum of $3.9 million, according to multiple reports on Saturday.
As the Golden State Warriors continue to re-sign players to keep the same team, rumors have emerged about Stephen Curry’s dissatisfaction. But later, a report emerged that suggested the Boston Celtics could actually trade for the 4x NBA champion.
Leylah Fernandez does not usually describe herself as the type of person who approaches celebrities and starts conversations. But during a recent appearance at the ESPY Awards, the Canadian star found herself sharing a memorable moment with one of her favorite athletes: NBA superstar Stephen Curry.
Analysts like Jason McIntyre and Kendrick Perkins have urged Stephen Curry to move out after another underwhelming offseason. Rumors have emerged that the Golden State Warriors superstar might end his association after 17 seasons.
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
The Golden State Warriors are set to run it back with their roster. On Saturday, within hours, they first announced De’Anthony Melton’s signing. Then re-signed Gary Payton II.
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
Realistic or not, the number one talking point around the NBA after LeBron James made his decision to go to Philadelphia is the potential that Stephen Curry could eventually leave Golden State.
The Warriors are keeping another familiar face. Golden State officially re-signed veteran guard Gary Payton II to a one-year contract reportedly worth $3.9 million, continuing a partnership that has lasted for much of the past six seasons.
The Golden State Warriors spent much of the offseason chasing blockbuster moves, but one of their most important decisions came by keeping a familiar face in the building.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
The Warriors intend to re-sign free agent guard Gary Payton II, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link), who reports that the deal between the two sides is on track to be finalized this weekend.
August 1: A month after agreeing to terms with the Warriors, Melton has officially completed his new deal, per NBA.com’s transaction log. He was re-signed using the taxpayer mid-level exception, hard-capping Golden State at the second tax apron.
They might need their best player to make a big sacrifice to give them a hand.
Tensions in the Golden State are palpable over the lack of championship-caliber additions during the summer. Reports emerged that a reunion with Kevin Durant could be on the horizon.
The Warriors struck out on LeBron James. Now they appear ready to make sure Stephen Curry remains exactly where he has always been. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, there is mutual interest between Curry and Golden State in completing a contract extension once he’s eligible in August.
After struggling for much of the 2025-26 season, the Golden State Warriors had plans for some major roster upgrades. So far, however, the Warriors have come up empty in the pursuit and appear poised to run it back with the same roster for the second year in a row.
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly monitoring another superstar, but this time it's one who once said he doesn't want to be a Warrior again. ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel reported that the Dubs will be ready to pounce on a Kevin Durant trade if the Rockets' season goes haywire.
Stephen Curry enters his 18th NBA season being the best player on a team has not yet figured out how to build adequately around him. The 2025-26 Warriors lost Jimmy Butler to a season-ending knee injury in January, while Curry himself missed 27 consecutive games with a right knee injury before returning for four games to finish the regular season.
Warriors star Stephen Curry has been left empty-handed (again) and with an aging, brittle roster that may simply not be good enough to compete for a championship.
The Warriors have swung and missed on several attempts to pair Curry with another superstar, making only marginal moves and acquiring aging and/or brittle former stars.
The Golden State Warriors have had a frustratingly uneventful offseason thus far, recently missing out on LeBron James in free agency. The Warriors are now left with few options to meaningfully improve their team before the 2026-27 season gets underway.
The Warriors still have a path to make significant changes to their roster, but it might not be when or how fans had hoped.
The Golden State Warriors might have won the LeBron James sweepstakes if they had pulled off a trade to acquire Anthony Davis from the Washington Wizards.
The Warriors’ pursuit of LeBron James wasn’t the only blockbuster idea discussed behind the scenes this summer. According to The Ringer, a small group within Golden State’s front office believed the team should have pursued Anthony Davis instead, potentially by trading Jimmy Butler and draft picks.
Butler suffered an ACL injury in January.
The Warriors gave Green a one-year, $27.7 million contract for the upcoming season.
After some speculation that he would be following LeBron James in free agency, Green has made his decision.
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