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NBA players on two-way contracts don’t have the guarantee of staying in a team’s roster. More often than not, they are tasked to spend more time in the NBA G-League. With limited exposure, it’s a long shot for a two-way player to make an impact in the NBA. However, there have been times when players […]

Trade speculation surrounding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler continues to intensify as the February 6 deadline approaches. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the 35-year-old forward “prefers” to be traded, further fueling rumors as Butler missed the team’s last two games due to a reported “stomach illness.” Butler’s name has been linked to several teams, including […]

Golden State Warriors fans have been in a state of deja vu for some time. They watch their team show promise at various points during a contest before faltering at the end. Following Monday’s 111-105 home loss to the Indiana Pacers, which was nearly in their grasp, the Dubs are in eighth place in the […]

The Golden State Warriors took a tough loss that was decided in the final seconds against the Houston Rockets, as they’ve been eliminated from the NBA Cup. Down one point with 11 seconds remaining in the game, Stephen Curry missed a three-pointer and Gary Payton II grabbed the offensive rebound while on the ground. He […]

The Golden State Warriors entered Saturday’s action leading the NBA by averaging a whopping 61 bench points per game. Though they fell one point shy of that mind-blowing number while beating the Washington Wizards 125-112, don’t be surprised if the Dubs’ reserves are even more productive going forward given Jonathan Kuminga’s new role. Despite Stephen […]

The Golden State Warriors still aren’t quite back at full strength. De’Anthony Melton remains sidelined on Monday in the nation’s capital, dealing with nagging low back pain that caused him to miss most of last season with the Philadelphia 76ers and reared its ugly head again in mid-October amid the Warriors’ exhibition slate. Golden State […]

The Golden State Warriors fell deep into a seemingly insurmountable hole. Playing without Stephen Curry as well as Andrew Wiggins and De’Anthony Melton, the Dubs’ exceptional depth was tested early in Tuesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, and every answer they came up with seemed like the wrong one. Golden State had no space […]

There were still nearly eight minutes left on the fourth quarter clock on Sunday night when Stephen Curry hopped back toward the sideline and immediately motioned for a sub, putting little to no weight on the balky left ankle he’d just turned again. Chase Center quickly knew what was obvious to anyone watching across the […]

Steve Kerr has made it abundantly clear since training camp tipped off in Hawaii on October 1st. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are the new-look Golden State Warriors’ only cemented starters leading up to the regular season. The other three spots in the Dubs’ opening lineup, he swears, are truly up for grabs. Halfway through […]

The Golden State Warriors, in the aftermath of franchise legend Klay Thompson’s departure in free agency, decided to return to their “Strength in Numbers” ethos. They signed multiple key pieces in De’Anthony Melton, Buddy Hield, and Kyle Anderson as they look towards filling the void Thompson left as a collective. Brandin Podziemski, in particular, appears […]

The fact that LeBron James and Bronny James could play together on the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season is hard to comprehend. The closest any father-son duo has come to recreating that feat was Gerald and Damien Wilkins, who played five years and 298 days apart during the late 90s and early 00s. […]

There are plenty of father-son duos in NBA history, but Lebron and Bronny James will become the first to play together on the same court. The next closest gap was Damien and Gerald Wilkins, who had five years and 298 days between appearances. There have been many father-son duos where one or the other didn’t […]

Although there was some talk that he could opt out of his contract in order to restructure his current deal, Gary Payton II had decided to opt into his $9.1 million player option to remain with the Golden State Warriors for the 2024-25 season, according to ESPN’s Kendra Andrews. 🚨 Gary Payton II is opting […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a tough 118-94 NBA Play-In Tournament loss to the Sacramento Kings. Questions about many players’ futures on the team arose after the defeat. Nevertheless, Gary Payton II has taken a decisive stance about his contract with Golden State ahead of the NBA free agency period. Payton wants to […]

The Golden State Warriors (46-36) were forced to navigate a number of potholes during the regular season, and there will unfortunately be more for them to sidestep in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Gary Payton II has been ruled out for Tuesday night’s matchup with the Sacramento Kings and the potential Wednesday game as well, according […]

Trayce Jackson-Davis was not at all a slouch back when he ravaged the Big Ten Conference with the Indiana Hoosiers. He was always a threat to everyone in college basketball. So, it came as a shock to him and to many that he fell a lot in the 2023 NBA Draft. Now, he has kept […]

NBA legend Gary Payton is one of the most notorious trash-talkers in league history, and the chatter didn’t stop when he went home. Gary Payton II, the elder Payton’s son and a member of the Golden State Warriors, said his father’s trash talk pushed him to get better and ultimately reach the NBA. “He was […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up a much-needed victory at home over the Los Angeles Lakers coming out of the All-Star break on Thursday night. However, they played this game without Gary Payton II, who has been dealing with an illness. Known for his defensive abilities and quick burst off the bench, Payton has been […]

Gary Payton II returned to the Golden State Warriors like he never left, playing a pivotal role off the bench in his team’s thrilling 113-112 win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday at Chase Center. Playing for the first time since January 2nd, Payton scored 11 points, grabbed four rebounds, dished two assists, swiped one […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors are defending better, playing faster and reaping the all-court benefits of deploying more athletic lineups. Adding even more encouragement for the Dubs as those developments drive their midseason turnaround? Golden State has developed its new identity with Gary Payton II watching from the sidelines, out since early January […]

There are many factors driving the Golden State Warriors’ midseason renaissance. The return of Draymond Green from an indefinite suspension is probably the biggest one. Jonathan Kuminga’s meteoric rise definitely might be next. Andrew Wiggins’ rejuvenation can’t be discounted. Steve Kerr’s decision to commit to a small-ball starting lineup featuring all three of them up […]

The trade deadline came and went with the Golden State Warriors barely lifting a finger. Sending Cory Joseph and $5.8 million to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a second-round pick lowered Joe Lacob’s tax bill and opened up a roster spot, but will hardly help the Dubs on their quest to re-emerge as contenders […]

The Golden State Warriors will be getting some much-needed reinforcements on the defensive side of the ball soon after Gary Payton II received a positive injury update on Tuesday. Payton, who has not played since December 30 due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, has been cleared to practice with the team after recently […]

What will the Golden State Warriors do at the NBA trade deadline, given all of their struggles this season? Everyone seems to be asking this question pertaining to Stephen Curry and the Warriors, who currently find themselves at 20-24 on the season. Andrew Wiggins, Chris Paul, Gary Payton II, and others have heard their names […]

There’s no single, overarching explanation behind the Golden State Warriors’ struggles through the first half of 2023-24. Draymond Green’s multiple suspensions and an ongoing rash of injuries to key contributors like Chris Paul, Moses Moody and Gary Payton II certainly haven’t made things easier. Steve Kerr was unable to settle on a full-time starting lineup […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors will be back on the floor Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks, suiting up for the first time since the tragic passing of beloved assistant coach Dejan Milojevic. Asked Monday how Golden State will forge ahead amid the grieving process, an emotional Steve Kerr imagined what ‘Deki’ would’ve […]

Gary Payton II recently returned for the Golden State Warriors from a calf injury that forced him to miss 13 games. On Tuesday night, Payton left the Warriors game against the Orlando Magic early due to what the team called a left hamstring strain. Now, Payton is expected to miss several weeks due to his […]

The Golden State Warriors played one of their best games of the season when they needed it most. Coming off an ugly three-game losing streak that sparked another starting lineup change and Steve Kerr publicly and privately calling out his team’s collective “grit,” the Warriors roared back from an early deficit on Tuesday night at […]

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II was forced to leave Tuesday’s showdown with the Orlando Magic after suffering a concerning leg injury. Late in the third quarter, Payton got injured while trying to avoid a screen from the Magic defense. Video replay of the incident showed the Warriors guard tripping on his own foot […]

The Golden State Warriors have been searching for a boost to their lineup. With Draymond Green still serving his indefinite suspension and the Warriors needing a spark, they will be getting some much-needed reinforcements on Saturday when they take on the Dallas Mavericks with Gary Payton II set to return from injury. Payton, who has […]

The Golden State Warriors are on the verge of getting back a key piece of their rotation. Gary Payton II, who has been out since November 28th due to a strained right calf, is progressing well enough in his rehab that he’s now cleared to practice in some capacity with the Dubs, as announced by […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors just played some of their best basketball of the season absent three rotation players who are indispensable to their hopes of winning another title. Chris Paul and Andrew Wiggins are likely to return from minor injury on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, while Gary Payton II will […]

The Golden State Warriors have hit a string of injuries this season. Both Chris Paul and Gary Payton II are trying to fight back from injury. But new information sheds light on when they may return. Paul received good news, as he reportedly did not receive structural damage to his lower left leg, according to […]

The Golden State Warriors are in trouble. Between the drama surrounding Draymond Green’s recent suspension, Klay Thompson’s struggles, and now numerous injury concerns for Gary Payton II and Chris Paul, the Warriors are looking to find any kind of spark to get them out of their recent funk. Perhaps the answer head coach Steve Kerr […]

Gary Payton II’s early exit in the Golden State Warriors’ NBA In-Season Tournament loss to the Sacramento Kings was crucial. Steve Kerr could not find answers to lock down De’Aaron Fox or Malik Monk in the perimeter. It was once thought that the elite defender had just suffered a contusion to his leg. But, things […]

Fate was just not on the side of the Golden State Warriors during the NBA In-Season Tournament loss to the Sacramento Kings. Moses Moody showed his true potential with Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins leading the charge. But, Steve Kerr’s squad will not just be taking this huge blow on the court. Gary Payton II […]

Gary Payton II is a defender first and foremost. Standing just 6’2 with hands that hang down to his knees and rare overall athleticism, the Golden State Warriors veteran has the length, strength and quickness to check at least four positions at a borderline elite level, and might do even better work away from the […]

The Golden State Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-112 on Friday at Chase Center, keeping their long-shot hopes of advancing to the elimination round of the in-season tournament alive. Here are three instant, in-depth reactions from the Warriors’ much-needed win over Victor Wembanyama and the bottom-dwelling Spurs. Moses Moody shines as spot starter Draymond […]

One of the main selling points of Victor Wembanyama is a player is his freakish dimensions that warp the hardwood. Standing at 7’4″ with an 8’0″ wingspan, the San Antonio Spurs rookie is simply one of the most skilled players the league has ever seen relative to his incredible height and length. But Golden State […]