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Signs deal with Portland Payton agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract with the Trail Blazers on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Payton played a key defensive role for the Warriors during their championship run last season. The 29-year-old set career highs all across the board, averaging 7.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 17.6 minutes per game. While fantasy expectations shouldn't be too high, Payton is in a great spot to build off his personal-best year next season with the Trail Blazers. He could emerge as the first guard off the bench behind Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Free Agency Report: Mavs Among 'Most Serious Suitors' for Warriors' Gary Payton II Would Payton consider taking the Mavs’ taxpayer MLE to leave the team he just won a championship with?

JUNE 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Junior Circuit: Big league sons making own names in majors

Growing up as the son of a major league ballplayer, Terry Francona knew to speak only when he was spoken to

JUNE 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Golden State Warriors' victory parade: Top moments

The Golden State Warriors celebrated their title with a victory parade Monday. Check out the best moments from the extravaganza.

Golden State Warriors' victory parade: Top moments

Champion Warriors celebrate fourth title in eight seasons

From the moment all those months ago that Klay Thompson uttered “championship or bust,” the Golden State Warriors seemed set to make good on his lofty proclamation

JUNE 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dieter Kurtenbach: Warriors bench stars Jordan Poole and Gary Payton II flipped the script of the NBA Finals BOSTON — Take a quick guess at who the Warriors’ two best players, by net rating, were over the final two games of the NBA Finals.

JUNE 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kurtenbach: Warriors bench stars Jordan Poole and Gary Payton II flipped the script of the NBA Finals All the pieces matter if you want to win a title. Gary Payton II and Jordan Poole mattered a lot in the Warriors’ final two games.

JUNE 17, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Breaks through with big Game 5 Payton contributed 15 points (6-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 104-94 win over Boston in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Payton was the leading scorer off the bench for the Warriors, and he was very efficient with a 6-for-8 effort from the field. The sixth-year guard tied his playoff career high with 15 points, which he initially set against Denver in Game 5 of the opening round this year. Payton was also a difference-maker on defense, helping to contain the perimeter while racking up a team-high three steals.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Finals 2022: How Gary Payton II went from unwanted to indispensable

Through sheer determination and positivity, Warriors guard Gary Payton II is finally where he wants to be, Melissa Rohlin writes.

NBA Finals 2022: How Gary Payton II went from unwanted to indispensable

Sharp-eyed Warriors guard Gary Payton II points out something critical prior to Game 3 - The Boston Globe He noticed that the basket looked a bit high. According to a Warriors spokesman, Payton pointed it out to NBA officials, the basket was meas...

JUNE 9, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Good to go for Game 3 Payton (elbow) is available for Wednesday's Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Payton will play in Game 3 after chipping in seven points, three rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's Game 2 win. With Andre Iguodala (knee) and Otto Porter (foot) also cleared for Game 3, the Warriors will have all of their reserves available as they look to take a 2-1 series lead in Boston on Wednesday.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

He's Not That Gary Payton. But He's Not Not Him Either. Gary Payton II has traces of his father’s tenacity on defense, but he’s making his own way through the N.B.A. with Golden State.

JUNE 8, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Lands on injury report again Payton (elbow) is questionable for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics on Wednesday.

Impact Payton was technically available for Game 1 but didn't see the floor as coach Steve Kerr opted to roll with Andre Iguodala (knee) and Otto Porter (foot) for longer stretches off the bench. However, the defensive-minded guard cracked the rotation in Game 2 and totaled seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Payton Parters With Hennessy and NBA For Unfinished Business Initiative Gary Payton Sr. is helping support minority-owned businesses

JUNE 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How the Warriors tweaked their strategy and physicality for Game 2 From switching Draymond Green's assignment to giving big minutes to Gary Payton II, Steve Kerr's adjustments had one theme: physicality.

JUNE 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NBA Finals 2022: Warriors return to physicality and flash in Game 2 win

The Warriors beat Boston using a familiar formula, sparked by Draymond Green's physicality and Steph Curry's flash, Melissa Rohlin writes.

NBA Finals 2022: Warriors return to physicality and flash in Game 2 win

Analysis: Draymond Green set the tone for Warriors in Game 2

The first sign Game 2 of the NBA Finals was going Golden State’s way came on the first possession

JUNE 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gary Payton II Reacts to First Game After Injury GP2 made an impact in the NBA Finals

JUNE 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gary Payton II joins GameTime, Postgame Interview - Game 2 ' 2022 NBA Finals

JUNE 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Likely to see minutes in Game 2 Payton (elbow) is expected to return to the rotation for Sunday's Game 2 of the NBA Finals against Boston, Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Payton was technically available for Game 1 but did not see the floor as coach Steve Kerr opted to roll with Andre Iguodala (knee) and Otto Porter for longer stretches off the bench. It remains unclear just how close to 100 percent Payton may be, but with Iguodala sidelined for Game 2, Kerr told the media pregame that he "anticipates" having Payton back in the rotation.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' Marcus Smart Excited To Face Gary Payton's Son In NBA Finals Marcus Smart talks receiving the Defensive Player of the Year award from Gary Payton and his excitement to face his son in the NBA Finals.

JUNE 5, 2022 • NESN.COM

Marcus Smart was congratulated by Gary Payton, now Smart faces Payton's son in NBA Finals Marcus Smart was the first guard to win the Defensive Player of the Year award since Gary Payton in 1996.

JUNE 5, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Could see time in Game 2 Payton (elbow) could see playing time in Sunday's Game 2 against the Celtics, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports. The guard was cleared for Game 1 but didn't see the floor. He is o...

Impact Coach Steve Kerr intimated that Payton was only going to play in "special circumstances" during Game 1, as his elbow needed a little more time to heal. If the defensive specialist sees action in Game 2, it could come at the expense of minutes for Jordan Poole, Andre Iguodala and possibly Kevon Looney or Otto Porter.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play in Game 1 Payton (elbow) has been cleared to play in Thursday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.

Impact The Warriors were hesitant to be too optimistic about Payton's status, but throughout the week it became clear that he was moving in the right direction after missing several weeks with an elbow injury. After putting in full practices Tuesday and Wednesday, Payton will be be back to availability for the first time since Game 2 against the Grizzlies back on May 3. The Oregon State product could be eased back into action, but he figures to play a key role defensively for the Warriors throughout the series.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should suit up for Game 1 Payton (elbow) is likely to be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Payton was expected to be sidelined 3-to-5 weeks after fracturing his left elbow against the Grizzlies in early May, and he should be available within that initial timeline. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the defensive-minded guard may not immediately return to his usual role in the rotation after being out for a month, but he should be more involved as the series unfolds.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE