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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 28
Top NBA Free Agent SGs After De'Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II News
In case there was any doubt about Gary Payton II and De’Anthony Melton’s future, a recent report made it clear that the two guards are on pace to play the 2025-2026 NBA season with the Golden State Warriors.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 28
NBA Notes: Warriors, Gary Payton II, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Sixers
Golden State is locking in familiar faces ahead of camp. Free agents Gary Payton II and De’Anthony Melton have both committed to returning to the Warriors, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Golden State Warriors News / Fastbreak on SI / September 13
Former NBA Champion With Warriors Is Still a Free Agent
NBA veteran Gary Payton II remains a free agent at this stage of the offseason. With training camp around the corner, it would be ideal for the 32-year-old to pick up a spot on the roster as teams start preparing for the 2025-2026 NBA season.
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 11
Gary Payton II Reveals What LeBron James Is Like Off The Court
LeBron James has been in the spotlight for over two decades, yet he has maintained a nearly spotless image in public. James has hardly ever found himself making headlines for the wrong reasons with regard to his personal life, and Gary Payton II revealed on the Jaxxon Podcast that he is indeed a great human being in person.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Los Angeles Lakers News / LAFB Network / July 23
Multiple Insiders Link Lakers To Defensive Gem Free Agent, Expressing Real Interest
As the NBA offseason inches toward its quieter phase, credible voices in league circles are starting to converge on a noteworthy development: the Los Angeles Lakers have their sights set on free agent guard Gary Payton II.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 22
Multiple Teams Interested in Great On-Ball Defender Free Agent
We are more than 20 days into free agency, and there are not many big name players available on the market. Among those remaining names, free agent Gary Payton II has been garnering some attention.
NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / July 18
Los Angeles Lakers Reportedly Targeting Warriors Guard
The Golden State Warriors have remained intersted in guard Gary Payton II despite his status as unrestricted free agent. However, recent reports suggest that the Warriors could be on the verge of losing Payton II to a divisional rival.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / July 15
Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook Headline Thunder's Selections on All-Time NBA Greats List
The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off winning their first championship since relocating to Oklahoma City and they have become a powerhouse in the NBA once again.
Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / June 13
Gary Payton Urges Kevin Durant to 'Leave It Alone' Amid Legacy Debate, Defends 2-Time NBA Champion’s Recent Struggles
Kevin Durant is more than just one of the greatest players of his generation—he’s also known for making moves off the court. An avid social media user, Durant has never shied away from engaging in heated online debates.
Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / June 5
Gary Payton Makes Clear Michael Jordan Statement While Explaining His NBA Legacy
NBA legend Gary Payton didn't mince words when talking about his legacy in the league. The Seattle SuperSonics icon became one of the best defenders in the association during his best years, leading Seattle to become one of the best squads in the Western Conference and an NBA Finals appearance in 1996.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / May 5
Video: Shawn Kemp Crazy High School Highlight Clips Go Viral
Shawn Kemp has one of the best highlight tapes in NBA history. So you can imagine his clips from high school. Video of Kemp playing in the Indiana state basketball title game in 1988 recently resurfaced.
Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / March 27
Golden State Warriors Make Injury Announcement on Key Player
The Golden State Warriors kicked off a six-game road trip on Saturday, but have started it with two consecutive losses. Now, as they head into Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans in an attempt to get back in the win column, the Warriors announced some bad news.
Golden State Warriors News / Last Word On Sports / March 27
Key Warriors Rotational Piece Set To Miss Significant Time
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has suffered a torn ligament injury in his left thumb and will be out indefinitely. The injury occurred during the Warriors’ loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / March 27
Key Warriors Player Receives Huge Injury Update After Heat Game
The Golden State Warriors suffered a crushing loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday, playing without superstar point guard Steph Curry, but their injury luck has just gotten worse.
Miami Heat News / Basketball Network / November 29
'I think Tim talks more than Payton' - Hardway's teammate on his underrated trash-talking abilities
When you think about some of the most notorious old-school trash-talkers in the NBA, the names that come to mind are usually Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller, and, of course, Gary Payton.
Miami Heat News / Basketball Network / November 18
'A lot of controversy was already stemming up in L.A. before we came in' - Gary Payton on why the Heat were different from the Lakers superteam
Shaquille O'Neal, Gary Payton, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone. No, we are not listing some of the greatest players of all time; rather, it was the roster of the star-studded Los Angeles Lakers team from the 2003-04 season, one of the first superteams ever assembled.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 8, 2024
Hall of Fame Former Lakers Guard Hired as College Head Coach
The Los Angeles Lakers organization is home to legendary players and coaches. Now, one Hall of Fame point guard is continuing his coaching journey. According to Marc J.
Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9, 2024
Gary Payton lands notable head-coaching job in college basketball
Payton has spent the last three years in the collegiate ranks as the head coach of Lincoln University in Oakland, Calif.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / September 7, 2024
Gary Payton Hired As Head Coach At College Of Alameda
Former NBA point guard and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Gary Payton is being hired as head coach at the College of Alameda in California, per Marc J.
Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / July 20, 2024
Vernon Maxwell Recalls Story On How He Knocked Out Gary Payton In A Scrimmage
During a recent appearance on "Gil's Arena," Vernon Maxwell recounted an explosive story from his time with the Seattle Supersonics during the 1999-2000 season.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 17, 2024
Gary Payton: LeBron James Will Finish His Career With Lakers
NBA legend Gary Payton believes LeBron James will finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason if he declines his 2024-25 player option with the Lakers worth $51.4 million, but Payton doesn’t think The King is going anywhere. “LeBron did what he wanted — [what] he was supposed to.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 2, 2024
'We're not going to find better players': Warriors HC Steve Kerr weighs in on trade deadline
As the Feb. 8 trade deadline approaches and the Golden State Warriors continue to search for their identity amid a challenging and emotional season, speculation is rife about potential moves to rejuvenate their disappointing campaign.
Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / December 29, 2023
Major Injury Update for Key Warriors Player Revealed
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has missed the last 13 games due to injury, but is set to make his return on Saturday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23, 2023
Damian Lillard gets full support for trade request from NBA Hall of Famer
While the initial response to Damian Lillard's decision to request a trade from the Trail Blazers brought a mixture of positive and negative reactions, there was no shortage of people who believed the star guard's request was long overdue.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23, 2023
Hall of Famer defends Damian Lillard's push for move to Heat
Damian Lillard is only the latest NBA player to request a trade to a contender in pursuit of a Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / October 16, 2020
Gary Payton interested in joining NBA coaching staff?
Payton retired in 2007 after a 17-year career. The 52-year-old was a nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection and nine-time All-Defensive first team member.
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