Gary Payton II returns to Warriors on one-year deal
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Gary Payton II has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal to rejoin the Golden State Warriors, as confirmed by sources. This marks his seventh year with the team and 11th season in the NBA. Payton previously played for the Warriors before exploring free agency. His return is seen as a boost to the team's depth as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Payton II secures a $3.9 million contract for one year.
- •This is Payton's seventh season with the Warriors.
- •He has been a key player in previous Warriors success.
- •Payton II will aim to maximize offensive opportunities, especially with the return of Steph Curry.
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Insider Reveals Warriors' Surprising Target After Re-signing Gary Payton II
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — The Warriors re-sign guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors re-sign Gary Payton II on one-year deal
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Gary Payton II, Warriors agree to one-year deal
"The Golden State Warriors re-signed free agent guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II on Saturday. The moves to retain Melton and Payton mean that the Warriors will have 10 of the 12 players who had the most playing time last season back under contract for the 2026-27 season. Golden State went 37-45 last season and missed the playoffs after losing to Phoenix in a play-in game.
"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.
"Golden State re-signed another player from last year's roster, adding Gary Payton II. The Warriors now have two roster spots remaining.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 3:04 AMInsider Reveals Warriors' Surprising Target After Re-signing Gary Payton II
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 11:41 PMThe Warriors re-sign guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II
The Golden State Warriors re-signed free agent guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II on Saturday. The moves to retain Melton and Payton mean that the Warriors will have 10 of the 12 players who had the most playing time last season back under contract for the 2026-27 season. Golden State went 37-45 last season and missed the playoffs after losing to Phoenix in a play-in game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 8:35 PMWarriors re-sign Gary Payton II on one-year deal
Golden State re-signed another player from last year's roster, adding Gary Payton II. The Warriors now have two roster spots remaining.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 8:09 PMGary Payton II, Warriors agree to one-year deal
Gary Payton II, Warriors agree to one-year deal
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