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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 […]

The Golden State Warriors are in desperation mode such that they get over .500 before the holidays. They stepped in the right direction against the Houston Rockets but still have notable absences. Not only are they missing Draymond Green but Gary Payton II has still not returned to the squad. They have an important date […]

Gary Payton II has been ruled out for the Golden State Warriors’ Saturday showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder, though it’s not all bad news for him. The Young Glove sustained the injury during Thursday’s game with the Thunder as well. Early in the second quarter of the said contest, Payton appeared to roll his […]

Draymond Green isn’t the only All-NBA caliber defender the Golden State Warriors will be missing for Wednesday’s highly anticipated clash with Nikola Jokic and the defending-champion Denver Nuggets. Gary Payton II has officially been ruled out against Denver on the Warriors’ final injury report, sidelined due to illness. Payton was initially listed as questionable to […]

Another day, another unreal Stephen Curry highlight. During the Golden State Warriors’ NBA In-Season Tournament opener on Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Curry once again proved why he’s much more than just the greatest shooter to ever grace the hardwood. With Josh Giddey guarding him, Steph saw a cutting Gary Payton II heading […]

The Golden State Warriors have been championship contenders in the Western Conference for the last decade. Klay Thompson and Draymond Green have a lot to do with why this team has captured four titles since 2015, but ultimately, Stephen Curry is the face of the franchise. One of the greatest players of all-time and no […]

As the old adage goes, iron does indeed sharpen iron. There’s no way for anyone to be better at their field of expertise without having to test the limits of their capabilities relative to that of other experts. And on Wednesday night, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry gave Gary Payton II his due flowers […]

There is one thing clear about the direction the Golden State Warriors are headed in as they enter the 2023-24 training camp: they want to win now. No more two timelines experiment. No more screwing around with Stephen Curry’s prime. Trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul was indicative that the Warriors intend to maximize whatever […]

The Seattle Supersonics were an iconic NBA franchise. Their fanbase is still one of the best in the NBA, and Seattle remains the primary breeding ground for elite hoopers from the Pacific Northwest, too. Players like Jamal Crawford, Zach LaVine, Paolo Banchero, Isaiah Thomas, Jason Terry, Dejounte Murray and more all hail from the area. […]

The Miami Heat are seen as a prime destination for the NBA’s top free agents due to the glitz and glam of the city and the allure of South Beach. Heck, even non-free agents like Damian Lillard want to go and play for the Heat. Throughout the years, Pat Riley has been able to attract […]

Golden State Warriors star Gary Payton II is getting involved in the Bay Area after he was traded to the Warriors last February for his second stint with the team. Payton II joined Shaquille O’Neal to DJ at San Francisco’s most famous music festival, Outside Lands, in Golden Gate Park. Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar […]

NBA talents from every single team are always looking to stay in the gym and work on their craft during the offseason, hence why we always see stars playing in different summer leagues and tournaments. This offseason is no different. This upcoming weekend, Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II and forward Jonathan Kuminga will […]

It’s a shame that, at this moment, the Seattle SuperSonics only truly exist in the minds and hearts of basketball fans. One of the most popular NBA franchises of all-time, the SuperSonics were established in 1967 as an expansion franchise and played their home games at the Seattle Center Coliseum, later renamed the KeyArena. Throughout […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is not the first generational talent that wanted to leave their team to join the Miami Heat. In fact, he is not even the first guard of that caliber who wanted to opt out of their contract for a Pat Riley-led team. Gary Payton came first and he is […]

Over league history, front offices have missed on NBA Draft picks far more often than they’ve hit. And not every year is a class is as deep as the 2023 NBA Draft class is expected to be. Even as scouting has become more advanced, predicting how a young man will navigate the complexities of NBA […]

It’s no surprise that the scandalous pre-season incident between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole has now resurfaced as the talk of the town following the Golden State Warriors’ NBA Playoffs second-round exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. After all, folks are desperately trying to determine the reasons behind the defending champs’ utter […]

The Golden State Warriors head into a must-win Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, hoping to send the series back to the Bay Area. One of the storylines since Game 5 has been Anthony Davis’ health after he took an elbow to the face from Kevon Looney. While AD […]

Gary Payton II has had a solid series for the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers, although it has not all been daisies. In Game 4, he was caught on camera throwing up in his mouth and rallying to stay in the game. On the viral clip, Payton was able to add some […]

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II is more than just the son of Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton, a player revered for his defense as much as his trash talk. In 17 career seasons, the older Payton amassed nine All-NBA selections, nine All-Star selections, nine All-Defensive selections, a Defensive Player of the […]

Game 4 on Monday night was a huge occasion for Gary Payton II. The Golden State Warriors veteran got the nod to start ahead of Kevon Looney in this one with Dubs head coach Steve Kerr looking for an injection of energy in their must-win matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. As it turns out, […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to employ a tactical advantage in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. As it turns out, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr has decided to turn to Gary Payton II as a late addition to the starting five ahead of what is a must-win game for […]

The Golden State Warriors enter Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers down 2-1 in the series. Another loss would put them in a deep hole against LeBron James and Co., and it could be one that Golden State just might not be able to crawl out of. As such, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr […]

The second-round battle between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers is one defined by the sheer star power helming both teams. Watching Stephen Curry duke it out against LeBron James once more will pique the interest of even the most casual fan, while Klay Thompson, Anthony Davis, and Draymond Green are always capable […]

Gary Payton II was a beloved member of the Golden State Warriors a season ago during their championship run. After letting him walk in free agency, the Warriors went out and re-acquired him at this season’s trade deadline. A scrappy, tough-minded defensive player just like his Hall-of-Fame father, Payton has continued to make a positive […]

Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors spoke to media on the court after the team’s Game 7 win over the Sacramento Kings, and he was at a loss for words when asked about Steph Curry and his record-setting 50-point performance to propel the team to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Reporter: […]

The Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 123-116 at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, taking a 3-2 lead in the most exciting series of the first round. Draymond Green’s superlative effort headlines reactions from the Dubs’ pivotal Game 5 win. Draymond Green does it all How did Green respond by coming off the bench […]

After missing the previous game of the first round with an illness, Golden State Warriors wing Gary Payton II is available to play in his team’s pivotal Game 4 matchup with the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Steve Kerr told reporters during pre-game media availability that Payton is feeling better and set to take the floor […]

Draymond Green wasn’t the only impact defender and playmaker sidelined for the defending champions in Game 3. Fortunately for the Golden State Warriors, Gary Payton II is also primed to return for Sunday’s pivotal battle with the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. Speaking with reporters on Saturday after Warriors practice, Steve Kerr suggested that Payton […]

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II put together an impressive two-way performance in Game 2 against the Sacramento Kings. He scored 13 points — on 5-for-6 shooting from the field and 2-for-3 from behind the three-point arc — grabbed six rebounds, and came up with two steals in a game the Warriors went on […]

The Golden State Warriors will face what amounts to a do-or-die Game 3 against the Sacramento Kings without Draymond Green. The league office dropped the hammer on Green Tuesday night, shocking the defending champions by suspending him for Thursday’s contest after he retaliated to Domantas Sabonis’ ankle grab by stomping on his chest midway through […]

Gary Payton II’s second playoff debut for the Golden State Warriors was nearly cut short by injury. This is after the 30-year-old was forced to exit early in Game 1 against the Sacramento Kings due to a yet-to-be-determined issue. Warriors insider Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports that Payton requested to be subbed out immediately […]

It took Gary Payton II a full six seasons before finally finding his niche in the NBA. Would he have developed into a premier role player for any team besides the Golden State Warriors? Payton’s brief tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this season, while marred by injury, still lends credence to the notion […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors were put to the test at home by the New Orleans Pelicans. And like most of the other tests they’ve had at Chase Center this season, the Warriors came through with a win, completing a comeback for a 120-109 victory. Draymond Green was instrumental to Golden State’s win […]

Gary Payton II just can’t catch a break. After making his long-awaited post-trade deadline debut with the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, the veteran guard was a late addition to his team’s injury report for Tuesday’s crucial battle with the New Orleans Pelicans. Payton is currently listed as questionable to play against New Orleans due […]